Question

1. Based on the language and imagery

Shelley uses in this paragraph, the setting
of the Swiss Alps -
A.
represents the coldness
B.
Frankenstein feels in his heart.
provides Frankenstein with a
temporary sense of serenity.
alleviates the disgust Frankenstein
feels for the creature.
C.
D.
echoes the emptiness
Frankenstein will face for the rest
of his life.

Answer 1

Based on the language and imagery in the paragraph, option B is the most accurate. The setting of the Swiss Alps provides Frankenstein with a temporary sense of serenity. The paragraph describes how the beauty and grandeur of the mountains fill Frankenstein's soul with "ecstatic awe" and bring him a momentary relief from his sorrows. The imagery of the "eternal snows" and the "glaciers" creates a sense of timelessness and permanence that contrasts with Frankenstein's fleeting feelings of happiness. Therefore, the setting of the Swiss Alps is presented as a temporary escape for Frankenstein, rather than a reflection of his inner turmoil or a symbol of his future struggles.