Question

which line from frankenstein most clearly indicates that victor is deeply torn in his reaction to the creatures request for a companion?
○ i compassionated him and sometimes felt a wish to console him, but when i looked upon him, when i saw the filthy mass that moved and talked, my heart sickened and my feelings were altered to those of horror and hatred.
○ turning to him, therefore, i said, \i consent to your demand, on your solemn oath to quit europe forever, and every other place in the neighborhood of man, as soon as i shall deliver into your hands a female who will accompany you in your exile.\
○ you will return and again seek their kindness, and you will meet with their detestation; your evil passions will be renewed, and you will then have a companion to aid you in the task of destruction.
○ his tale and the feelings he now expressed proved him to be a creature of fine sensations, and did i not as his maker owe him all the portion of happiness that it was in my power to bestow?
question 15
1 pts
which conflicting feelings is victor torn between in the answer to your question above?
○ sympathy and physical loathing
○ understanding of the creature and of the cottagers
○ control and scientific ability
○ responsibility to the creature and to humanity

Explanation:

First Question (Which line from Frankenstein...):

To find the line showing Victor is torn, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Shows compassion (sympathy) but then horror/hatred (loathing) at the Creature's appearance, indicating internal conflict.
• Option 2: Is a consent statement, no torn feelings shown.
• Option 3: Focuses on fears of the Creature's actions, not Victor's torn reaction to the request.
• Option 4: Shows empathy and a sense of duty, but less direct conflict than Option 1.

From the correct line (Option A of first question), Victor feels "compassionated" (sympathy) but also "heart sickened" and "horror and hatred" (physical loathing) at the Creature's appearance. Other options don't match: understanding of cottagers (not in the line), control/scientific ability (irrelevant), responsibility to humanity (not the focus here).

Answer:

A. I compassionated him and sometimes felt a wish to console him, but when I looked upon him, when I saw the filthy mass that moved and talked, my heart sickened and my feelings were altered to those of horror and hatred.

Second Question (Which conflicting feelings...):