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Read this excerpt from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein:
Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw
light! Cursed (although I curse myself) be the hands that
formed you! You have made me wretched beyond
expression (118).
Which theme is best conveyed by this quote?

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The theme best conveyed by this quote is the dangers of playing God and the consequences of creating life without considering the implications.
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In "Frankenstein", by Mary Shelley, the theme that too much power can be dangerous is supported by option C. "Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw light! Cursed (although I curse myself) be the hands that formed you! You have made me wretched beyond expression."In the novel, Victor's constant and secret studies, that isolate him, make him forget the responsibilities of an ordinary human being. He is the creator of the monster, and because of this power, he is miserable. Too much power can be dangerous.

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