The "invisible gun" referred to in Dickens' description of the stranger in Great Expectations is a metaphor used to describe the power and threat of the man's presence. It symbolizes his influence and ability to assert control over others without the need for physical weapons.
The xenon gas in Chemistry is what is referred to as the stranger gas in Chemistry.
In Greek mythology, Xenon was referred to as "xenos," which means stranger or foreigner, because he was believed to be a traveler or outsider. The element Xenon was named after this concept to emphasize its unusual and rare characteristics compared to other elements.
The main theme of the book the Invisible Man is that of an African American man living in a racist American society. The book takes the man through many places each representing a different aspect of the racism or perceived racism.
It is never actually revealed in the story who the stranger was. However, many people believe it was the "other" escaped convict from the beginning of the story. Some people also believe it was Compeyson.
Stranger to Stranger was created in 1983.
A Stranger's Heart (2007) Eye of the Stranger (2004) Hands of a Stranger (1962) In a Stranger's Hand (1991) Perfect Stranger (2007) Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Strangers on a Train (1951) The Crazy Stranger (1997) The Perfect Stranger (1994) The Stranger (1946) The Strangers (2008) The Stranger Beside Me (1995) The Stranger Wore a Gun (1953) When a Stranger Calls (1979 and 2006)
I'm not quite sure of the context of this question, but I would assume that anyone, whether it be in real life or in a novel/movie etc., woul have a hard time grasping the concept that a person was an invisible man. Would you believe it if it were you?
John Adems Paxton has written: '(The stranger's guide.)' -- subject(s): Directories, Streets, Street names, Guidebooks, Description and travel
In the 1942 book, "The Stranger" by Albert Camus the stranger is Meursault, a French Algerian.
The cast of Freedom from Choice - 2004 includes: Victoria Allen as Stranger Kelsey Beer as Stranger David Emerson Jackson as Second Stranger Susan Funk as Stranger Brandy Gump as Stranger Kit Koenig as Stranger Kenzi Kuntz as Stranger Laurisa Lua as Stranger Clayton Washburn as Small Stranger Wende Waters as Stranger
"Stranger" compound word: "stranger-danger"
Alice Campbell Klein has written: 'The stranger within thy gates, or, How to feel at home in Israel though a guest' -- subject(s): Description and travel