Nature vs. Nurture in Frankenstein

What is the central question in the nature versus nurture debate?

• Whether humans are born with a predetermined destiny

• Whether humans can change their nature over time

• Whether humans are influenced more by their peers than their parents

• Whether humans are born as blank slates or with innate qualities

In 'Frankenstein', what are the two possibilities regarding the monster's nature?

• The monster is a misunderstood hero or a villain

• The monster is inherently evil or becomes evil due to abandonment

• The monster is a product of science or magic

• The monster is a representation of human fears or a symbol of hope

What does the term 'tabula rasa' refer to?

• The concept of humans being born as blank slates

• The notion that humans are shaped solely by their environment

• The idea that humans are born with a set destiny

• The belief that humans are inherently evil

Who is associated with the development of the 'tabula rasa' theory?

• Mary Shelley

• John Locke

• Charles Darwin

• Victor Frankenstein

What is the modern understanding of the nature versus nurture debate?

• Humans are born with fixed traits that cannot be changed

• Humans are born with a genetic predisposition but are also influenced by their environment

• Humans are entirely shaped by their environment

• Humans are influenced only by their genetic makeup