Frankenstein: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What are the 4 key themes in Frankenstein?
What are the 4 key themes in Frankenstein?
Pursuit of knowledge, isolation, nature vs nurture, responsibility
What Victor's knowledge obsession leads to
What Victor's knowledge obsession leads to
His downfall & destruction of those around him
What Shelley critiques via Victor's ambition
What Shelley critiques via Victor's ambition
Unchecked ambition & ethical boundaries in science
What the monster's quest for knowledge mirrors
What the monster's quest for knowledge mirrors
Victor's own quest
Double-edged nature of knowledge
Double-edged nature of knowledge
Can enlighten but also lead to despair
Cause of Victor's self-imposed isolation
Cause of Victor's self-imposed isolation
His obsession with his work
What leads to monster's rejection by society
What leads to monster's rejection by society
His grotesque appearance
What isolation theme examines
What isolation theme examines
Human need for connection & consequences of being cut off
Monster's initial nature before experiencing cruelty
Monster's initial nature before experiencing cruelty
Innocent and kind
What turns the monster vengeful
What turns the monster vengeful
The cruelty he experiences
Victor's failure as a creator
Victor's failure as a creator
Failure to care for his creation
Result of Victor refusing to take responsibility
Result of Victor refusing to take responsibility
Deaths of his loved ones
What monster's actions are direct consequence of
What monster's actions are direct consequence of
Victor's abandonment
What responsibility theme highlights
What responsibility theme highlights
Importance of scientific & ethical boundaries