Frankenstein: Letters

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Who is the author of the novel Frankenstein?

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Mary Shelley

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Which of the following does NOT describe the man who boards Walton's ship?

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healthy

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What is the definition of 'allusion'?

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Reference to a historical or literary figure/work/idea

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What odd sight do the sailors first see?

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a large man on a sled

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What is Walton attempting to locate?

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Northern passage through the Arctic

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Define 'Frankenstein' in the context of literature.

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A novel by Mary Shelley that explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the consequences of ambition.

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What role does Robert Walton play in 'Frankenstein'?

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He is the narrator who writes letters to his sister and encounters Victor Frankenstein.

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Explain the significance of the Arctic setting in 'Frankenstein'.

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It symbolizes isolation, the pursuit of knowledge, and the extremes of human ambition.

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What is the main theme of the letters in 'Frankenstein'?

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The theme of exploration and the quest for knowledge.

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Identify a key characteristic of Victor Frankenstein's personality.

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Ambitious and obsessive in his pursuit of scientific knowledge.