Question

select the correct answer.
which quote from frankenstein brings out the theme of revenge in the novel?
a. \i am alone and miserable; man will not associate with me; but one as deformed and horrible as myself would not deny herself to me. my companion must be of the same species and have the same defects. this being you must create.\
b. \i may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. beware, for i am fearless and therefore powerful.\
c. \how can i describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care i had endeavored to form?\
d. \learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow.\
e. \i intended to reason. this passion is detrimental to me, for you do not reflect that you are the cause of its excess.\

Explanation:

• Option A focuses on the creature's desire for a companion, not revenge.
• Option B contains direct threats of misery toward Victor, the creature's "tormentor," which clearly reflects the theme of revenge.
• Option C expresses Victor's horror at his creation, not revenge.
• Option D is a warning about the dangers of overreaching knowledge, unrelated to revenge.
• Option E touches on the creature's frustration but not explicit revenge.

Answer:

B. "I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful."