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  • What does 'Enlightenment' mean?
    To be 'Enlightened' is to be educated or released from some constraint. For example, science proved that the earth was round, and not flat.
  • What was the 'Age of Revolution'?
    A period of sudden, radical or complete change. Society changed in many very important ways from 1774 and 1849.
  • Who was Prometheus?
    In Greek Mythology Prometheus was a Titan who helped Humans discover fire. He played tricks but is also considered a hero by humans.
  • Why did Mary Shelley publish Frankenstein anonymously?
    Because it was frowned upon for a woman to be a published writer in the early 19th century (1800's)
  • What is the 'atmosphere' in literature?
    Atmosphere is the overall mood of a story or poem created using descriptive language. I.e. "It was a dark stormy night".
  • What is a 'Gothic' novel?
    A story typically about mystery, terror and suspense in the Victorian Period
  • Use an adjective to describe Victor Frankenstein
    clever, lonely, mad, selfish, scared, ambitious
  • What is a Prologue?
    A part of a story that comes before the main story. It helps to introduce ideas, characters and the setting.
  • Why did Zeus punish Prometheus?
    Because he went behind his back and 'played god'; changing the course of history.
  • Which character tells the story of Frankenstein?
    Captain Walton
  • How old was Mary Shelley when she wrote Frankenstein?
    19
  • What is a 'connotation'?
    A word that suggests a deeper meaning, i.e. "her face was like ice to touch"
  • What does Transgression mean?
    An act that goes against a law, rule or code of conduct. It is an offence.
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