How does Shelley's idea for Frankenstein fit the Gothic tradition? It takes readers from a world of reason and science to a world of monsters and terror. It takes readers from a work-a-day world to a world of mischief and mystery. It takes readers from a world of logic and practicality to a world of natural phenomenon.

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Maci Baldwin

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29 March, 00:38

How does Shelley's idea for Frankenstein fit the Gothic tradition? It takes readers from a world of reason and science to a world of monsters and terror. It takes readers from a work-a-day world to a world of mischief and mystery. It takes readers from a world of logic and practicality to a world of natural phenomenon.

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Jax Riddle · Answer 1

It takes readers from a world of reason and science to a world of monsters and terror.

Gothic fiction usually has to do with something dark, mysterious, scary, and supernatural. Shelley's Frankenstein fits that description perfectly - it is a story about a monster being brought back to life, which is obviously supernatural. Gothic literature was especially popular during Shelley's time (19th century), but also even centuries before.