Victor attributes his tragic fate to his relentless search for knowledge. Do you think that this is the true cause of his suffering? In what ways does the novel present knowledge as dangerous and destructive?
Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes.
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August 19, 2019Victor attributes his tragic fate to his relentless search for knowledge. Do you think that this is the true cause of his suffering? In what ways does the novel present knowledge as dangerous and destructive?
Question Description
Read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and complete the following questions.
Answer each question in a typed, double-spaced format, and written in 12-point, Times New Roman font. Your answers should include appropriate quotes from the book with page citations. All work should be your own, and you should neither work nor collaborate with any other students.
- Victor attributes his tragic fate to his relentless search for knowledge. Do you think that this is the true cause of his suffering? In what ways does the novel present knowledge as dangerous and destructive?
- Consider the relationship between Clerval and Victor. What is usually going on in Victor’s life when Clerval appears? What effect does his presence have on Victor? What do you think this means?
- What Enlightenment ideas do you think the creature represents?
- What do you think Walton represents? Why do you think his letters introduce Frankenstein’s story to the reader?
- Some have argued that Frankenstein is an allegory for the French Revolution and industrialization. Do you believe the same? Explain.
