Frightful must it be, for supremely frightful would be the effect of any human endeavor to mock the stupendous mechanism of the

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Frightful must it be, for supremely frightful would be the effect of any human endeavor to mock the stupendous mechanism of the

Creator of the world.
What does Mary Shelley mean by this statement from her introduction to Frankenstein?

God punishes anyone who attempts to disobey.

Creation is the sole realm of God.

It is natural for humans to want to play God.

Scientists can make better human beings.

The answer is " Creation is the sole realm of God"

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matrenka [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-21T05:54:03+03:00

Answer: Creation is the sole realm of God.

Shelley argues that the method, or mechanism, by which God created the world is stupendous, or fantastic. Therefore, when a human attempts it, it comes across as mocking, due to the flawed nature of our methods. This mocking is horrible, because the man who attempts it wants to be seen as a god, or at least as capable and powerful as God himself. Therefore, the consequence of these actions must be horrible too.