Themes and Characters in Frankenstein

The video explores Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', focusing on Victor Frankenstein's ambition and its consequences. It highlights common misconceptions about the creature's name, compares Victor to Prometheus, and discusses the dangers of overreaching with science. Key quotations from the novel are analyzed, illustrating Victor's regret and the theme of knowledge leading to sorrow. The video concludes with Victor's pursuit of revenge and a warning against excessive ambition.

Who is the main character in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

• Victor Frankenstein

• The creature

• Charles Darwin

• Captain Walton

What is a common misconception about the creature in 'Frankenstein'?

• It is a robot

• It is a ghost

• It is called Frankenstein

• It is named Victor

What role does Victor Frankenstein's character serve in the story?

• A side character

• A cautionary tale

• A hero

• A villain

During which era did Mary Shelley write 'Frankenstein'?

• Medieval

• Modern

• Victorian

• Renaissance

Who was a significant scientific figure during the Victorian era?

• Nikola Tesla

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

What is the subtitle of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

• The Forbidden Knowledge

• The Modern Prometheus

• The Ambitious Scientist

• The New Creation

What did Prometheus steal from the gods?

• Wisdom

• Fire

• Gold

• Water

What was Prometheus' punishment for stealing fire?

• Imprisonment

• Eternal liver consumption by an eagle

• Exile

• Loss of immortality

What drove Victor Frankenstein to create the creature?

• Desire for fame

• Secrets of heaven and earth

• Scientific curiosity

• Need for companionship

What type of language is used to describe Victor's desire to learn the secrets of heaven and earth?

• Celestial

• Scientific

• Terrestrial

• Mythical