Themes (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What central message does the novel convey about fate and free will?
What central message does the novel convey about fate and free will?
We bear responsibility for our choices
How does the Monster attempt to resist his predetermined fate?
How does the Monster attempt to resist his predetermined fate?
By demanding a companion from Victor
What dual role does nature play in Frankenstein?
What dual role does nature play in Frankenstein?
Source of comfort and punishing force
What does the Monster's transformation suggest about the nature vs. nurture debate?
What does the Monster's transformation suggest about the nature vs. nurture debate?
Environment and upbringing shape character
Who are Victor Frankenstein's parents mentioned in the note?
Who are Victor Frankenstein's parents mentioned in the note?
Alphonse and Caroline
What does the De Lacey family represent to the Monster?
What does the De Lacey family represent to the Monster?
An idealised family life he desires
How does Victor's isolation differ from the Monster's?
How does Victor's isolation differ from the Monster's?
Victor's is self-imposed; Monster's forced
What does Shelley suggest about revenge in the novel?
What does Shelley suggest about revenge in the novel?
It creates a destructive vicious cycle
What happens when the Monster's need for love is frustrated?
What happens when the Monster's need for love is frustrated?
It transforms into hatred and revenge
What does Victor fail to consider after creating life?
What does Victor fail to consider after creating life?
His obligations to his creation
What Enlightenment belief does Shelley critique?
What Enlightenment belief does Shelley critique?
That progress automatically improves humanity
Which female character offers a partial exception to the pattern of female limitation?
Which female character offers a partial exception to the pattern of female limitation?
Safie
Which movement's response to industrialisation does the theme of nature reflect?
Which movement's response to industrialisation does the theme of nature reflect?
The Romantic movement