Frankenstein: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Victor desire to transcend through his pursuit of knowledge?
What does Victor desire to transcend through his pursuit of knowledge?
Human limitations
What aspect of the monster's quest mirrors Victor's own pursuit?
What aspect of the monster's quest mirrors Victor's own pursuit?
Understanding himself & the world
What does Shelley critique through Victor's ambition?
What does Shelley critique through Victor's ambition?
Dangers of unchecked ambition
What causes Victor's self-imposed isolation?
What causes Victor's self-imposed isolation?
Obsession with his work
What drives the monster to vengeance?
What drives the monster to vengeance?
Rejection by society
What does Shelley examine through isolation and alienation?
What does Shelley examine through isolation and alienation?
Human need for connection
How is the monster initially described?
How is the monster initially described?
Innocent and kind
What turns the monster vengeful?
What turns the monster vengeful?
The cruelty he experiences
What is the monster's descent into violence a result of?
What is the monster's descent into violence a result of?
Victor's neglect
What does Victor's refusal to take responsibility lead to?
What does Victor's refusal to take responsibility lead to?
Deaths of his loved ones
What are the monster's actions a direct consequence of?
What are the monster's actions a direct consequence of?
Victor's abandonment
In what context does Shelley highlight the importance of responsibility?
In what context does Shelley highlight the importance of responsibility?
Scientific and ethical boundaries