Question

Read the passage.

excerpt from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

from Chapter 5 (narration by Victor Frankenstein):

…my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs. How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavoured to form? I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body. For this I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.

from Chapter 11 (narration by the creature):

It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original era of my being; all the events of that period appear confused and indistinct. A strange multiplicity of sensations seized me, and I saw, felt, heard, and smelt at the same time; and it was, indeed, a long time before I learned to distinguish between the operations of my various senses…. I was a poor, helpless, miserable wretch; I knew, and could distinguish, nothing; but feeling pain invade me on all sides, I sat down and wept.

In her novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley shifts from narration by Victor Frankenstein in the first chapters to narration by the creature he created.

What effect does this structure have?


A. It speeds up the pacing by encouraging the reader to rush from one perspective to the other.

B. It adds foreshadowing by showing that the creature is confused and in pain.

C. It brings the creature to life for the reader and contrasts his feelings with those of Victor.


D. It creates surprise by showing that the creature feels the same way as Victor.

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

It might also be B.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase "The beauty of the dream," in the first paragraph. It means that the charater is dreaming, and it is not real.

In the second paragraph, you will see what the author says, " A strange multiplicity of sensations seized me, and I saw, felt, heard, and smelt at the same time; and it was, indeed, a long time before I learned to distinguish between the operations of my various senses." It means that the charater in the story dreams is turning into real life.

Choice (C) is the best answer.