Which passage from Frankenstein bestillustrates the theme of "the
destructive power of revenge"?
A. Frankenstein says, "In a fit of enthusiastic madness I created a
rational creature, and was bound towards him, to assure, as far as
was in my power, his happiness and well-being. This was my duty;
but there was still another, paramount to that" (321).
B. The monster says, "I recollected my threat (to Frankenstein), and
resolved that it should be accomplished. I knew that I was
preparing for myself a deadly torture; but I was the slave, not the
master, of an impulse which I detested, yet could not disobey"
(327).
C. Walton says, "I have no friend, Margaret: when I am glowing with
the enthusiasm of success, there will be none to participate in my
joy, if I am assailed by disappointment, no one will endeavor to
sustain me in dejection" (xi).
D. The monster says, "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
(194)