Question

Why is Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein considered a work of science fiction when it is a representative work of the gothic genre?
A- Many scientific theories that are mentioned in the novel have been applied in real life.
B- The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body.
C- The novel is about a government trying to create and control artificial humans.
D- The novel is based on scientific theories prevalent at the time of its writing.
E- The novel suggests that humans must learn to coexist with monsters they may create.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: D

Answer 2

Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein is considered a work of science fiction because:

B- The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body.