Question

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Victor abandoned his female creature in 'Frankenstein'?

1) She was too powerful
2) He was afraid of what she might do
3) He believed it was his duty to destroy her
4) He realized the consequences of creating another monster

Answer 1

The NOT reason Victor abandoned the female creature in 'Frankenstein' is that she was too powerful. This is not mentioned in the text; instead, fears regarding the potential consequences and his moral responsibility are given as reasons. 1) She was too powerful

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which of the following is NOT a reason that Victor abandoned his female creature in 'Frankenstein': 1) She was too powerful, 2) He was afraid of what she might do, 3) He believed it was his duty to destroy her, 4) He realized the consequences of creating another monster.

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor abandons his second creation, the female creature, largely due to a combination of fear for what she might do and fear of the consequences should she and the original monster propagate a race of similar beings. The text does not suggest that the female creature was too powerful, but rather emphasizes Victor's internal conflicts and fears. He destroys the nearly-completed female monster after pondering the potential dangers and repercussions of her existence, and out of a sense of responsibility to prevent a possible threat to humanity.