Frankenstein (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Time period when Frankenstein was written
Time period when Frankenstein was written
Over 200 years ago
Theme exploring Victor's unchecked ambition
Theme exploring Victor's unchecked ambition
Scientific responsibility
Fate vs free will: What characters actually possess
Fate vs free will: What characters actually possess
Free will, but refuse to accept responsibility
Nature's portrayal in Romantic period
Nature's portrayal in Romantic period
Both healing and terrifying
Victor's childhood family environment
Victor's childhood family environment
Warm, supportive with caring parents
Monster's family connections from birth
Monster's family connections from birth
None - creator abandoned him immediately
Effect of social isolation on characters
Effect of social isolation on characters
Psychological damage, need connections to stay human
Result of revenge cycle between Victor & Monster
Result of revenge cycle between Victor & Monster
Destroys them both, brings no satisfaction
Victor's obsessive love of knowledge transforms into
Victor's obsessive love of knowledge transforms into
Destructive force harming those he loves
Historical era when Shelley wrote novel
Historical era when Shelley wrote novel
Scientific Revolution
Scientific hubris meaning
Scientific hubris meaning
Arrogant belief humans can master nature without consequences
Women's roles in novel reflect
Women's roles in novel reflect
19th-century attitudes, traditional roles
Monster's character transformation
Monster's character transformation
From gentle creature to vengeful killer
Elizabeth Lavenza's relation to Victor
Elizabeth Lavenza's relation to Victor
Adopted sister and later wife
What isolation prevents in characters
What isolation prevents in characters
Maintaining their humanity