Question

how does shelley use frankenstein to address the societal concerns of the scientific revolution?
a. because society feared science, she developed a character who overreaches human knowledge and is punished.
b. because society was indifferent about scientific advancement, she developed a character that illustrates the dangers of science.
c. because society applauded scientific discovery, she created characters that use science to advance technology.
d. because society needed medical advancement, she created a plot to show how science and technology could work for their good.

Explanation:

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was written during a time of significant scientific advancement. The novel explores the dangers of over - reaching in science. Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster is an example of a scientist over - stepping the bounds of what was considered acceptable knowledge at the time. Society during the scientific revolution had concerns about the potential negative consequences of scientific discovery. Option A correctly reflects this as it mentions a character (Victor Frankenstein) who overreaches human knowledge (by creating life) and is punished (loses his loved ones and his own life is destroyed). Option B is incorrect because society was not indifferent; there was a lot of interest and concern. Option C is wrong as the novel is more about the dangers than applauding scientific discovery for technological advancement. Option D is incorrect as the novel is not focused on showing how science and technology work for good in the context of medical advancement.

Answer:

A. Because society feared science, she developed a character who overreaches human knowledge and is punished.