Misconceptions and Themes in Frankenstein

What is a common misconception about the character Frankenstein?

• Frankenstein is the name of the monster.

• Frankenstein is a benevolent scientist.

• Frankenstein is a vampire.

• Frankenstein is a ghost.

Which literary genres are associated with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

• Romance and Comedy

• Science Fiction, Horror, and Romantic

• Historical Fiction and Mystery

• Fantasy and Adventure

What inspired Mary Shelley to conceive the story of Frankenstein?

• A dream about a haunted castle.

• Discussions about electricity and reanimating the dead, followed by a vivid dream.

• Reading ancient Greek myths about creation.

• A dream about a mad scientist

What is the significance of the subtitle "The Modern Prometheus" in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

• It highlights Victor Frankenstein's ambition to create life, similar to Prometheus giving fire to humanity.

• It suggests that Victor Frankenstein will be punished by the gods for his actions, like Prometheus.

• It implies that Victor Frankenstein is a hero who never gives up, even in the face of suffering.

• It foreshadows the monster's eventual escape and pursuit by Victor Frankenstein.

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the creature compares himself to two figures from John Milton's Paradise Lost. Who are these two figures?

• God and Adam

• Adam and the Fallen Angel

• God and the Fallen Angel

• Eve and the Serpent