Question

Why is Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein considered a work of science fiction when it is a representative work of the gothic genre?


Many scientific theories that are mentioned in the novel have been applied in real life.



The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body.



The novel is about a government trying to create and control artificial humans.



The novel is based on scientific theories prevalent at the time of its writing.



The novel suggests that humans must learn to coexist with monsters they may create.

Answer 1

Many scientific theories that are mentioned in the novel have been applied in real life. For example, Galvani proved that stimulation of a frog's nerve causes contraction of the muscle to which it is attached. This was proven in 1791. Because of this discovery, there was extensive research and excitement throughout the European nation on the application of electricity to sustain human life.

Answer 2

Answer:

The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body.

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