Question

How does Shelley’s idea for Frankenstein fit the Gothic tradition?

It takes readers from a world of logic and practicality to a world of natural phenomenon.


It takes readers from a work-a-day world to a world of mischief and mystery.


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

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

Mary Shelley's idea for Frankenstein fit the Gothic tradiction because it turned science into horror.

Gothic tradition is largely based on highly developed sense of atmosphere, extreme emotions including fear and awe, and emphases on the mysterious and the paranormal. Shelley includes all of this aspects in her novel by creating a monster and a world of terror with the help of science.

The development of Gothic fiction on Shelley's work can be seen in the cultural concerns about human nature, its potentials and limits, and the forces that go into its making.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. 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.