Question

Mary Shelley makes many allusions to biblical characters in the novel Frankenstein. Match the sentences to the biblical characters they allude to.
A: "He had come forth from the hands of God a perfect creature, happy and prosperous, guarded by the especial care of his Creator."

B: "like him, when I viewed the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose with me."

C: " A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me."

1: Satan

2: God

3: Adam

Answer 1

1.Satan is B. 2. God is C. And 3. Adam is A

Answer 2

A: "He had come forth from the hands of God a perfect creature, happy and prosperous, guarded by the especial care of his Creator." [Adam]

B: "like him, when I viewed the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose with me." [Satan]

C: " A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me." [God]

In the novel “Frankenstein,” P.B.Shelly focuses on the importance of nature in a person’s life. Her view presented the idea that the time when the technological advancements leaves an individual alone and solitary, nature always has the power to call the humanity back to life. Because of his huge body and inclination towards science, Frankenstein felt neglected by the society. Down the Rhine River in Germany in the mountains of Switzerland, he attains great pleasure and solitude which refreshed his mind and soul. In those mountains he achieved great freshness and peace which was an impossible in the busy city life. Mary Shelly makes the allusions of bilblical characters like Adam, Satan and God in the novel “Frankenstein.”