Excerpt from Volume I, Chapter 4 Which statement BEST describes the central idea of this passage from Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein?A.

Question

After two years of pain and suffering, Frankenstein finally sees his hard work pay off.
B.
When Frankenstein finally achieves his dream, he is so overcome with emotion that he can hardly express himself.
C.
After reflecting on his experiences, Frankenstein realizes that people are complex creatures who often feel contradictory emotions.
D.
Although Frankenstein had long dreamed of giving life to an inanimate body, success brings him disgust and disappointment rather than glory.
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
Which evidence from the text BEST supports your answer to Part 1?
A.
“It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils.” (1)
B.
“How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe.” (2)
C.
“The different accidents of life are not so changeable as the feelings of human nature.” (3)
D.
“I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.” (3)

Answer 1

For Part A, the statement that BEST describes the central idea of the passage is:

D. Although Frankenstein had long dreamed of giving life to an inanimate body, success brings him disgust and disappointment rather than glory.

For Part B, the evidence from the text that BEST supports this answer is:

D. “I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.” (3)

This line clearly demonstrates Frankenstein's initial aspirations contrasted with the overwhelming negative emotions he feels upon achieving his goal, confirming the central idea about the disappointment of his success.