Exploring the Themes and Characters of Frankenstein

Frankenstein, a gothic novel by Mary Shelley, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, who creates a living being from dead body parts. The novel explores themes of ambition, creation, and the consequences of playing God. Victor's creation, a grotesque monster, seeks revenge on him for abandoning it. The story unfolds through letters and narratives, highlighting the tragic outcomes of unchecked ambition and the quest for knowledge.

Who wrote the novel 'Frankenstein'?

• Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

• Jane Austen

• Emily Brontë

• Charlotte Brontë

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What inspired Mary Shelley to write 'Frankenstein'?

• A scientific experiment

• A ghost story writing contest

• A historical event

• A dream she had

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Who is the English adventurer introduced at the beginning of the novel?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Henry Clerval

• Percy Shelley

• Robert Walton

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What is Victor Frankenstein's field of study?

• Biology

• Literature

• Chemistry

• Physics

What does Victor Frankenstein create in his laboratory?

• A powerful weapon

• A new element

• A human being out of pieces of the dead

• A new species of plant

Who is falsely accused of William's murder?

• Justine

• Henry Clerval

• Elizabeth

• Robert Walton

What does the monster demand from Victor?

• A place to live

• A new identity

• A female mate

• Money

Where does Victor go to create the female monster?

• France

• Italy

• England and Scotland

• Germany

Who does the monster kill on Victor's wedding night?

• Victor

• Elizabeth

• Robert

• Henry

What does the monster vow to do at the end of the novel?

• Throw himself upon his own funeral pyre

• Create more monsters

• Live in isolation

• Seek revenge on humanity