Frankenstein: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Victor's obsession leads to what?
Victor's obsession leads to what?
His downfall & destruction of those around him
Victor's desire about human limitations
Victor's desire about human limitations
To transcend them
Shelley critiques what danger (knowledge theme)?
Shelley critiques what danger (knowledge theme)?
Unchecked ambition
Knowledge is 'double-edged' - meaning?
Knowledge is 'double-edged' - meaning?
Can enlighten but also lead to despair
Pursuit of knowledge theme explores what?
Pursuit of knowledge theme explores what?
Moral implications of scientific progress
Cause of Victor's self-imposed isolation
Cause of Victor's self-imposed isolation
Obsession with work cuts him off from family/friends
Cause of monster's alienation from society
Cause of monster's alienation from society
Grotesque appearance leads to rejection
Consequence of monster's alienation
Consequence of monster's alienation
Drives him to vengeance
Isolation theme examines what human need?
Isolation theme examines what human need?
Need for connection
Monster's initial character
Monster's initial character
Innocent and kind
What turns the monster vengeful?
What turns the monster vengeful?
Cruelty he experiences
Victor's failure as creator
Victor's failure as creator
Failed to care for his creation
Victor refuses responsibility - consequence?
Victor refuses responsibility - consequence?
Deaths of his loved ones
Cause of monster's revenge
Cause of monster's revenge
Victor's abandonment
Responsibility theme explores what boundaries?
Responsibility theme explores what boundaries?
Scientific & ethical boundaries