Nature

Question 1

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Answer 1

“vines yield a more luxuriant vintage, but my eyes were insensible to the charms of nature.”
1. Describes the natural world around him during the summer months
2.Rich with imagery and sensory details
3.Evokes the abundance and vibrancy of nature
4.Detachment from nature to his scientific pursuit
5.Sets the tone for the novel, foreshadows the consequences of becoming infatuated with science

Question 2

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Answer 2

“magnificent scenes afforded me the greatest consolation that I was capable of receiving.”
1.Nature as a source of solace because of the grandeur
2.Awe-inspiring beauty of nature, introspective aspect of Victor’s character
3.Can be a seen as a form as a form of escapism from his responsibilities and guilt
4.Slightly ironic as he finds solace in the same thing he seeks to usurp

Question 3

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Answer 3

“Seek happiness in tranquillity and avoid ambition…. I myself have been blasted in these hopes.”- Victor’s dying words to Walton
1.Nature’s power to humble and overpower human ambition
2.His ambitions have been thwarted by nature
3.Despite his scientific endeavours nature asserts its dominance
4.The futility of his ambitions and the importance of finding contentment in simpler pursuits.