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In Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' the protagonist Victor Frankenstein creates what that becomes a source of horror?
Answer
A creature/monster
Victor creates a living creature from dead body parts, which becomes a tragic figure deserving sympathy despite his horrifying appearance.
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The creature is often considered as much a victim as a villain, raising questions about monstrosity and responsibility.
Other options people guess
- A demon
- A ghost
- A werewolf
Topics
- Mary Shelley
- Frankenstein
- science fiction
- tragedy
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