With which statement would Mary Shelley most likely agree, based on the ideas presented in Frankenstein?

A. The need for self-reliance is important for survival.

B. Traditions should be maintained, but change should also be embraced.

C. Selfish arrogance will lead a man to ruin.

D. Nature can cure any of humanity's problems.

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Laurel

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3 June, 12:07

With which statement would Mary Shelley most likely agree, based on the ideas presented in Frankenstein?

A. The need for self-reliance is important for survival.

B. Traditions should be maintained, but change should also be embraced.

C. Selfish arrogance will lead a man to ruin.

D. Nature can cure any of humanity's problems.

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Chaya Martin · Answer 1

The answer is D.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, for some, exists as a warning to two very specific ideas. First, one should be wary of Forbidden Knowledge and the lengths one may pursue in order to surpass previous scientific advancement. Second, the novel serves as a warning about the power of nature.