Frankenstein: Context (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was Frankenstein published?
In which year was Frankenstein published?
1818
What three elements does the Romantic movement emphasise in Frankenstein?
What three elements does the Romantic movement emphasise in Frankenstein?
Emotion, nature, and the sublime
Which Romantic idea does Victor Frankenstein embody?
Which Romantic idea does Victor Frankenstein embody?
The solitary genius
What Enlightenment belief does Frankenstein critique?
What Enlightenment belief does Frankenstein critique?
That science can solve all problems
What does Victor's desire to conquer nature reflect?
What does Victor's desire to conquer nature reflect?
Enlightenment thinking
What does the novel warn against through Victor's actions?
What does the novel warn against through Victor's actions?
Unchecked rationality
Who was Mary Shelley's mother?
Who was Mary Shelley's mother?
Mary Wollstonecraft
How did personal losses affect Mary Shelley's novel?
How did personal losses affect Mary Shelley's novel?
They shaped views on creation and death
Which poet was part of Mary Shelley's social circle?
Which poet was part of Mary Shelley's social circle?
Lord Byron
What does the Gothic tradition focus on?
What does the Gothic tradition focus on?
Dark, mysterious settings
Which isolated landscapes are used in the novel?
Which isolated landscapes are used in the novel?
The Swiss Alps and the Arctic
What does Frankenstein blend together?
What does Frankenstein blend together?
Science and Gothic elements