Question

Excerpt from Frankenstein: Chapter 16 PART A: Which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?

Answer 1

Options:
Death may not a permanent state of being and can perhaps be reversed.
A person needs structure and support in order to form a good conscience and proper identity.
Hatred should always be met with hatred, and injury met with revenge.
Playing with life is a power that corrupts and can have terrible consequences.
Answer:
A person needs structure and support in order to form a good conscience and proper identity.
Explanation:
This was made evident by Victor's action. He didn't felt any remorse for the damage his choices had on others.
In other words, Victor did not have a good conscience and reputation or identity. Hence, the central theme of the entire text was to showcase why a person needs structure and support in order to form a good conscience and proper identity.