Question

read the following passage from chapter 17 of shelleys frankenstein.
\i paused some time to reflect on all he had related and the various arguments which he had employed. i thought of the promise of virtues which he had displayed on the opening of his existence and the subsequent blight of all kindly feeling by the loathing and scorn which his protectors had manifested towards him.\
frankenstein - mary shelley
what is the definition of blight?
○ ruin
○ the quality of being formal or serious
○ having unlimited power
○ a quick movement to trick an opponent

Explanation:

To determine the definition of "blight" in this context, we analyze the options. The passage mentions the "blight of all kindly feeling", so we need a term related to damaging or destroying positive emotions. "Ruin" fits as it implies destruction or spoiling, while the other options (formal/serious quality, unlimited power, quick trick) don't relate to damaging feelings.

Answer:

Ruin