Question

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select the correct answer.
how do mary shelley’s allusions to milton’s paradise lost in the novel frankenstein help readers interpret the story?
a. they contrast victor’s creation with god’s creation of man.
b. they suggest a lack of willpower in victor to create something.
c. they imply that the creature is free from guilt for its actions.
d. they emphasize the creature’s inability to survive on its own.

Explanation:

Shelley’s allusions to Paradise Lost draw parallels between Victor (as a flawed creator) and God (the divine creator of Adam). Victor abandons his creation, unlike God who cares for Adam, highlighting Victor’s moral failure and the creature’s alienation—this contrast deepens interpretation of creation ethics and responsibility.

Answer:

A. They contrast Victor’s creation with God’s creation of man.