Mary Shelley and Frankenstein

Mary Shelley and Frankenstein

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English

University

Hard

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Tuğba Kaya

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1.

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Who is Mary Shelley?

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One of the most iconic voices of British Romanticism.

2.

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At what age did Mary Shelley begin writing Frankenstein?

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18 years old.

3.

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What year was Frankenstein published?

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1818.

4.

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What genres does Frankenstein blend?

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Gothic horror, philosophical depth, and Romantic ideals.

5.

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What are the main themes explored in Frankenstein?

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Human nature, ambition, loneliness, and the consequences of trying to control nature.

6.

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How is Mary Shelley often viewed in literary history?

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As a science fiction pioneer.

7.

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Front

What values is Shelley's work rooted in?

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Romantic values — emotion, the power of the individual, and the wild forces of the natural and supernatural world.