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ambitious young scientist named Victor Frankenstein creates a human-like creature from thespare parts of dead bodies,but he loses control of his creation,and chaos follows.It reflects theanxieties over new ideas and new scientific knowledge that were about to transform the veryfabric of life in the 19th century.Frankenstein is,of course,a work of fiction,but a good deal of real-life science informsShelley's masterpiece,beginning with the adventure story that frames Victor Frankenstein's tale:that of Captain Walton's voyage to the Arctic.Walton hopes to reach the North Pole where hemight "discover the power that attracts the needle"-referring to the then-mysterious force ofmagnetism ()The links between electricity and magnetism were a major subject ofinvestigation during Shelley's time,and a number of expeditions departed for the North andSouth Poles in the hope of discovering the secrets of the planet's magnetic field.Erasmus Darwin is mentioned in the introduction to Frankenstein.There,Shelley claimsthat Darwin"preserved a piece of vermicelli in a glass case,till by some extraordinary means itbegan to move with a voluntary motion".She adds,"Perhaps a dead body would be broughtback to life;galvanism (had shown signs of such things:perhaps the component parts ofa creature might be made,brought together,and given life."However,Frankenstein serves as more than just a reflection on scientific effort;it is also awarning tale about the moral responsibilities of the creator.Victor's scientific experiments blindhim to the potential consequences of his work.When he realizes what damage the creature hasdone,he is overwhelmed with regret.But he fails to relate to the creature,which leads to themiserable events that follow.Victor Frankenstein's failing isn't his over-enthusiasm for sciencebut his failing to connect emotionally with his creation.32.What do we know about Frankenstein?A.It is influential.B.It reflects pop culture.C.It targets scientists.D.It is based on a real story.33.Why does Captain Walton conduct his Arctic expedition?A.To map northern regions.B.To uncover a mysterious force.C.To trace the route of great voyagers.D.To distinguish electricity from magnetism.高二英语试题第7页（共12页）