How does Mary Shelley twist/subvert Romantic era notions in Frankenstein

By showing what happens if you delve too much into imagination and the self

Which theme in the novel echoes Mary Shelley's sentiments about the French Revolution?

Abuse/marginalisation of lower classes by the upper class

How does Walton feel about Frankenstein?

He likes Frankenstein, and hopes they will become friends

Which is NOT a feature of Gothic literature?

Women occupying a marginal status in society

Which is NOT a feature of Romanticism?

Scientific and mechanical style of writing

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1
When the cottagers reject the monster, what does he do in retaliation?
Cries and tries to kill himself
Steals their food
Burns down their cottage
Kills them
2
Walton is the first narrator in Frankenstein. Who are the other two?
Victor and the monster
Henry and Elizabeth
Elizabeth and Victor
The monster and Elizabeth
3
How does Mary Shelley twist/subvert Romantic era notions in Frankenstein
By showing us what happens if you keep listening to society
By showing what happens if you delve too much into imagination and the self
By showing us what happens if you disrespect women
By showing us what happens if you become one with nature
4
Ultimately, Victor's schooling results in his being obsessed with
Knowledge
Supernatural
Money
Poetry
5
Which theme in the novel echoes Mary Shelley's sentiments about the French Revolution?
Fear of the unknown
Abuse/marginalisation of lower classes by the upper class
Objectification of women
Science and power of knowledge
6
Which of these historical events/periods did not influence Shelley's writing of Frankenstein?
The Enlightenment
The French Revolution
The Great Depression
Romantic era
7
How does Walton feel about Frankenstein?
He thinks he is crazy but likable
He likes Frankenstein, and hopes they will become friends
Develops feelings for him
He doesn't trust Frankenstein
8
Which is NOT a feature of Gothic literature?
Isolated settings
Women occupying a marginal status in society
Presence of supernatural entities
Dark and shadowy atmosphere
9
Armed with scientific knowledge, while at university Victor decides upon the artificial creation of
A perfect woman
A robot
A monster
A human
10
Which is NOT a feature of Romanticism?
Scientific and mechanical style of writing
Prizing self over the collective
Being one with nature
Imagination

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