Question

What major event occurs in Frankenstein's life when he is 17 years old

Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dies

he boards a ship for America and almost drowns when it sinks

his younger brother leaves home to join the German army

his father abandoned the family and left them penny less

Answer 1

The correct option is: Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dies.

Explanation:

When Frankenstein was 17 years old he had to face two difficult situations. On one hand his mother got extremely ill. She contracted scarlet fever and as a result she died. On the other hand, at the same time, he was sent away to a college in Germany.