Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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What literary movement is Mary Shelley associated with?

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Romanticism

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Who is the character that writes letters at the beginning of Frankenstein?

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Robert Walton, an Arctic explorer, writing letters to his sister.

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What is Victor Frankenstein's reaction to his success in creating life?

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He realizes he has overstepped his bounds as a human being.

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Describe the setting during the creature's birth in Frankenstein. How does it reflect Gothic prose?

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It is dark and rainy, with a nearly burnt-out candle, creating a creepy atmosphere.

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What prompted Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein?

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She wrote it for a contest with befriended writers.

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What themes are prevalent in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

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Themes of creation, responsibility, isolation, and the consequences of ambition.

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How does the character of Victor Frankenstein embody the concept of the 'tragic hero'?

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Victor's ambition leads to his downfall, showcasing the dangers of hubris.

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What role does nature play in Frankenstein, particularly in relation to the characters' emotions?

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Nature often reflects the characters' inner turmoil and serves as a backdrop for their emotional states.

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What is the significance of the creature's lack of a name in Frankenstein?

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It emphasizes his status as an outcast and the theme of identity.

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How does Mary Shelley explore the idea of the 'double' in Frankenstein?

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Through the relationship between Victor and his creature, representing the duality of human nature.