ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MARY SHELLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The literary work Frankenstein or the modern Promethean, published in 1818, reflects the loneliness of English women faced with the difficult conditions of the time, while questioning social, cultural and religious value systems.
A
FALSE
B
TRUE
C
ALL TO SINGAPUR
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He is creating life in a way that has never been attempted before, essentially meaning that he is taking the power of life away from God and giving it to humans, just like Prometheus did with fire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Loneliness in Frankenstein manifests itself through the alienation of characters, whether by choice or forced upon them. From the beginning of the novel, Victor chooses isolation in order to further his studies. When Victor pursues his path toward knowledge, he leaves school and alienates himself from his loved ones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like Prometheus’ sacred fire, Victor Frankenstein’s science gives humans what once had belonged only to the gods: immortality. Like the eagle tearing out Prometheus’ liver, Victor’s loved ones are torn from him. Victor’s monster also resembles the modern Prometheus in that he signifies liberation from a creator.

Detailed explanation-4: -Frankenstein is a Gothic horror novel by English writer Mary Shelley (1797-1851).

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