Check your understanding of Chapters 1-2 of Frankenstein
Question 1
1.
Who is the narrator in chapters 1 & 2 of Frankenstein?
Question 2
2.
What great secret does the narrator in chapter 1-2 discover?
Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
5.
How does Shelley use mystery and foreshadowing to build suspense in Chapters I-2?
Before beginning his narrative, Frankenstein tells Walton (and the reader) that the pursuit of forbidden knowledge has brought him torment and suffering.
He was not interested in studying languages or learning about politics, but instead, wanted to learn the “secrets of heaven and earth.
Frankenstein’s grandiose ideas indicate that he was ambitious and wanted to learn what man should not know.
The books that inspired Frankenstein were written by men who were more interested in alchemy.
All of these
None of these
How are Walton and Frankenstein alike?
They are not alike.
Both are confident that they are going to be successful.
Both are scholars.
Both listen to the advice of others.
Both respect societal norms.
How is Frankenstein a frame story?
Mary Shelly uses the framework of the horror genre.
The creature was framed for murdering the drowning girl.
The creature ultimately is "framed" for murdering William.