In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a god who formed humans out of clay and worked to make their lives better. Prometheus is best known for giving humans the gift of fire. Zeus, the chief of the gods, had refused to let humans have fire, but Prometheus stole it and gave it to them. Zeus then punished Prometheus for his disobedience.

Question

,begin italics,Victor Frankenstein, who has brought a dangerous creature to life in his laboratory, is talking to a friend.,end italics,



from ,begin bold,Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,end bold,



I have suffered great and unparalleled misfortunes. I had determined, at one time, that the memory of these evils should die with me; but you have won me to alter my determination. You seek for knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been. I do not know that the relation of my disasters will be useful to you; yet, when I reflect that you are pursuing the same course, exposing yourself to the same dangers which have rendered me what I am, I imagine that you may deduce an apt moral from my tale.

In ,begin italics,Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,end italics,, what does the allusion to Prometheus ,begin emphasis,most clearly,end emphasis, convey about Victor Frankenstein?

Answer options with 4 options
1.
Like Prometheus, he regrets the choices he has made.

2.
Like Prometheus, he creates life but suffers for doing so.

3.
Like Prometheus, he behaves dishonestly to help others.

4.
Like Prometheus, he hopes his experience will help others.

Answer 1

The allusion to Prometheus in Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus conveys that:

2. Like Prometheus, he creates life but suffers for doing so.

While the other options touch on aspects of Victor's experience and wisdom, the core connection lies in the parallel of both figures having created life and facing dire consequences as a result of that act.