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Explanation:

1. For the first question: The Creature's isolation (being shunned/hated by all, rejected by his creator) makes him miserable, which he links to his malicious feelings. His isolation fuels his resentment, leading him to lash out emotionally and question why he should show pity when none is given to him.
2. For the multiple-choice question: The excerpt centers on the Creature's pain from being shunned and hated by humanity, including his creator. This isolation and rejection twist his perspective, making him bitter and malicious, which aligns with the theme of isolation's corrupting power. Option A is unrelated to the excerpt's focus, option C does not appear in the text, and option D is not referenced.

Answer:

1. The Creature's total isolation—being shunned, hated, and rejected by his creator and all mankind—fills him with misery, which he says makes him malicious. It twists his view of humanity, leading him to reject pity for others since he receives none, and fuels his angry, resentful feelings toward his creator.
2. B. The corrupting power of isolation and rejection.