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What is a characteristic of Gothic horror in Frankenstein?
What is a characteristic of Gothic horror in Frankenstein?
- A romantic and sentimental tone
- A futuristic and high-tech setting
- A dark, eerie, and isolated atmosphere (correct)
- A bright and cheerful atmosphere
What is a theme raised by Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster?
What is a theme raised by Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster?
- The morality of destroying life
- The importance of teamwork in scientific progress
- The benefits of playing God
- The dangers of unchecked scientific hubris (correct)
What is explored in the novel through the character of the monster?
What is explored in the novel through the character of the monster?
- The importance of friendship
- The debate between nature and nurture (correct)
- The importance of social status
- The benefits of solitude
What is a consequence of Victor Frankenstein's actions in the novel?
What is a consequence of Victor Frankenstein's actions in the novel?
What is a contrast to the horror elements in the novel?
What is a contrast to the horror elements in the novel?
What is the speaker's father's attitude towards Justine?
What is the speaker's father's attitude towards Justine?
What is the speaker's reaction to his father's words about Justine's guilt?
What is the speaker's reaction to his father's words about Justine's guilt?
How does the speaker describe Elizabeth's appearance?
How does the speaker describe Elizabeth's appearance?
What is the speaker's concern about the trial?
What is the speaker's concern about the trial?
What is the tone of the conversation between the speaker and Elizabeth?
What is the tone of the conversation between the speaker and Elizabeth?
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Gothic horror atmosphere
Gothic horror atmosphere
A setting filled with darkness, isolation, and an unsettling atmosphere.
Scientific hubris
Scientific hubris
The peril arising from science pursued without ethical limits or consideration.
Nature vs. nurture
Nature vs. nurture
The discussion on whether human character is from environment or innate qualities.
Consequences of Victor's actions
Consequences of Victor's actions
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Natural world depiction
Natural world depiction
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Father's attitude towards Justine
Father's attitude towards Justine
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Speaker's reaction
Speaker's reaction
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Elizabeth's appearance
Elizabeth's appearance
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Concern about trial
Concern about trial
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Conversation Tone
Conversation Tone
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Study Notes
Gothic Horror
- Atmosphere and Setting: Frankenstein's Gothic horror elements are characterized by a dark, eerie, and isolated atmosphere, often set in old castles, laboratories, or wilderness.
- Supernatural Elements: The novel features supernatural elements, such as the monster, which evoke fear and horror in the reader.
- Emotional Distress: The characters' emotional distress, anxiety, and despair contribute to the Gothic horror atmosphere.
- Sublime and Beautiful: The novel's depiction of the natural world, such as the Swiss Alps, creates a sense of the sublime and beautiful, which contrasts with the horror elements.
Science and Ethics
- Scientific Hubris: Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster is a cautionary tale about the dangers of scientific hubris and the consequences of playing God.
- Ethical Questions: The novel raises ethical questions about the responsibility of scientists, the morality of creating life, and the consequences of unchecked scientific progress.
- Nature vs. Nurture: The novel explores the debate between nature (the monster's inherent characteristics) and nurture (the environment and societal influences that shape the monster's behavior).
- The Dangers of Unchecked Ambition: Frankenstein's obsessive pursuit of knowledge and his ambition to create life lead to catastrophic consequences, highlighting the dangers of unchecked ambition in scientific pursuits.
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Explore the Gothic horror elements and scientific ethics in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This quiz delves into the novel's atmosphere, supernatural elements, emotional distress, and scientific themes, including scientific hubris, ethical questions, and the nature vs. nurture debate.
