Mary Shelley and Frankenstein Insights

The video explores Mary Shelley's unique background, highlighting her atheist father and feminist mother. It delves into the historical context of 1816, marked by industrial unrest and the aftermath of war. Shelley's personal life, including her relationships with Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, is discussed, leading to her stay in Geneva where she conceived Frankenstein. The video details the intense creative process and the novel's publication, initially anonymous, and its lasting impact on literature.

What was the profession of Mary Shelley's father, William Godwin?

• A scientist

• A poet

• An atheist philosopher

• A politician

What major historical event was Britain dealing with in 1816?

• The aftermath of war

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

Who accompanied Mary Shelley and Percy Bysshe Shelley to Geneva?

• Her stepsister Claire Clairmont

• Her brother

• Her mother

• Her father

What challenge did Lord Byron propose to Mary Shelley and others in Geneva?

• To write a poem

• To write a ghost story

• To paint a landscape

• To climb a mountain

What natural phenomenon inspired Mary Shelley's vision for Frankenstein?

• A solar eclipse

• A thunderstorm

• A volcanic eruption

• A meteor shower

What personal tragedies did Mary Shelley experience while writing Frankenstein?

• Loss of her home

• Loss of her husband

• Loss of a child and her mother

• Loss of her father

What controversial theme does Frankenstein suggest about creation?

• It should be left to nature

• It need not be divinely inspired

• It is a scientific impossibility

• It is a romantic endeavor

In what year was Frankenstein first published?

• 1820

• 1831

• 1818

• 1816

Why was Frankenstein initially published anonymously?

• To protect Mary Shelley's identity

• To increase sales

• It was common practice at the time

• To avoid legal issues

What was a significant outcome for Mary Shelley after the authorship of Frankenstein was revealed?

• She moved to America

• She was ostracized by society

• She stopped writing

• She gained financial independence