Question

read the following passage from frankenstein, by mary shelly and then answer the questions:
cursed, cursed creator! why did i live? why, in that instant, did i not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly bestowed? i know not, d with pleasure have destroyed the cottage and its inhabitants, and have glutted myself with their shrieks and misery.
when night came, i quitted my retreat and wandered in the wood, and now, no longer restrained by the fear of discovery, i gave vent to my anguish in fear me and ranging through the wood with a stag - like swiftness. oh! what a miserable night i passed! the cold stars shone in mockery, and the bare trees wa universal stillness. all, save i, were at rest or in enjoyment. i, like the arch - fiend, bore a hell within me, and finding myself unsympathized with, wished to b the ruin.

1. what emotion is most strongly expressed in the phrase \cursed, cursed creator! why did i live?\

a. indifference

b. curiosity

c. despair

d. joy

1. how does the imagery of wandering \like a wild beast\ contribute to the portrayal of victor’s emotional state?

a. it illustrates his indifference to the natural world.

b. it emphasizes his rage and loss of self - control.

c. it highlights his intellectual pursuits.

d. it shows his calm and controlled demeanor.

Explanation:

Question 8

To determine the emotion in "Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live?", we analyze each option:

• Option a (Indifference) is incorrect as the repeated "cursed" and the question about living show strong feeling, not indifference.
• Option b (Curiosity) is wrong because the tone is anguished, not inquisitive.
• Option c (Despair) fits: the repetition of "cursed" and the self - questioning about existence convey a sense of hopelessness and deep emotional pain.
• Option d (Joy) is opposite to the negative, anguished tone of the phrase.

To answer how the imagery of wandering "like a wild beast" portrays Victor's emotional state:

• Option a (Indifference to nature) is incorrect. The wild beast imagery is about his internal state, not his attitude towards nature.
• Option b (Emphasizes rage and loss of self - control) is correct. A wild beast is associated with being uncontrolled and driven by primal emotions, which matches a state of rage and lack of self - control.
• Option c (Highlights intellectual pursuits) is wrong. The wild beast imagery has nothing to do with intellectual activities.
• Option d (Shows calm and controlled demeanor) is the opposite of what a wild beast represents; it would imply chaos and lack of control, not calmness.

Answer:

c. Despair

Question 9