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What is the main theme of Frankenstein?
What is the main theme of Frankenstein?
- The importance of family and friendship
- The pursuit of Knowledge and the risks it implies (correct)
- The pursuit of wealth and power
- The consequences of social isolation
Which mythological figure serves as a parallel to Victor Frankenstein in the context of ambition and punishment?
Which mythological figure serves as a parallel to Victor Frankenstein in the context of ambition and punishment?
- Hercules
- Prometheus (correct)
- Odysseus
- Achilles
What element typically found in Gothic novels is absent in Frankenstein?
What element typically found in Gothic novels is absent in Frankenstein?
- Atmosphere of suspense
- Emotional language
- Supernatural entities (correct)
- Themes of romance
Which character from mythology ignored warnings from a parent leading to tragedy?
Which character from mythology ignored warnings from a parent leading to tragedy?
What consequence does Icarus face for his ambition?
What consequence does Icarus face for his ambition?
How is Victor Frankenstein described in the context of his scientific endeavor?
How is Victor Frankenstein described in the context of his scientific endeavor?
What does Ulysses represent in the context of ambition and transgression?
What does Ulysses represent in the context of ambition and transgression?
What term describes the arrogance against gods as seen in figures like Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein?
What term describes the arrogance against gods as seen in figures like Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein?
Flashcards
Frankenstein's theme
Frankenstein's theme
The novel explores the dangers and risks associated with exceeding human limits and the pursuit of knowledge.
Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein
The protagonist who attempts to create life, surpassing human limits and boundaries.
Modern Prometheus
Modern Prometheus
A parallel drawn between Victor and the mythical figure Prometheus, highlighting the dangers of defying nature and the gods.
Hybris
Hybris
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Icarus's myth
Icarus's myth
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Ulysses (Odyssey)
Ulysses (Odyssey)
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Gothic novel elements
Gothic novel elements
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Gothic novel features
Gothic novel features
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Study Notes
Frankenstein: Themes and Mythology
- Frankenstein explores the Romantic fascination with science's impact on humanity and Gothic horror elements.
- It contrasts with classic Gothic novels by replacing supernatural elements with scientific ambition.
- The novel centers on the pursuit of knowledge and its risks when exceeding human limitations.
Victor Frankenstein's Hubris
- Victor Frankenstein's ambition leads him to defy limitations by creating life from dead body parts through electric shocks.
- He mirrors the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods and was punished.
- The parallel highlights the consequences of exceeding human boundaries and defying natural laws.
Icarus and Ulysses: Further Examples of Hubris
- Icarus, defying warnings, flew too close to the sun with wings made of wax, demonstrating the dangers of overreach.
- Ulysses, the Greek hero, pushed beyond known boundaries, prioritizing ambition over reason, resulting in his companions' deaths.
- Dante's Inferno criticizes Ulysses's adventurous spirit, emphasizing the limits humans should not cross.
Exploring Limits and Knowledge in Dante's Inferno
- Dante criticizes Ulysses's pursuit of knowledge beyond recognized limits, emphasizing obedience to divine order.
- Dante's journey is a contrast, exploring both the physical and spiritual spheres beyond what is attainable through human reason.
- Both Ulysses and Dante's journeys represent quests for knowledge, yet have differing outcomes reflecting both recognition and transgression of boundaries.
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