Question

Why is Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein considered a work of science fiction when it is a representative work of the gothic genre? A. Many scientific theories that are mentioned in the novel have been applied in real life. B. The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body. C. The novel is about a government trying to create and control artificial humans. D. The novel is based on scientific theories prevalent at the time of its writing. E. The novel suggests that humans must learn to coexist with monsters they may create.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The novel suggests that technology can create a living creature from a dead body.

Explanation:

Remember that science fiction is characterized by having a content that is based in science. Remeber that although science theories are used or mentioned they are not followed in a rigorous way. The word fiction gives us a clue, the events and things that technology permits are created by the author's imagination. Some elements described or used can be possible according to actual science. In Frankestein, the doctor uses electricity, and stuff that resembles science to give life to dead bodies, in real life this doesn't work.