Choose the word that best describes the italicized word from the novel Frankenstein.
1:A young man met her, whose countenance expressed a deeper(despondence).
A:Fury
B:Exuberance
C:Serenity
D:Sorrow***
2:Which of the following best supports Victor's role as a sympathetic character in Frankenstein?
A:He had a privileged childhood and was raised by wealthy parents.
B:He made a misguided attempt to accomplish something great.
C:He discovered a new way to create life.
D:He had empathy for the creature.***
Are these correct?
Thank you!
1: D. Sorrow - Correct
2: D. He had empathy for the creature - Correct
Yes, both of your answers are correct:
1. The word "despondence" in the sentence expresses a feeling of deep sorrow or sadness, so the correct answer is D: Sorrow.
2. Victor's role as a sympathetic character is best supported by the fact that he had empathy for the creature, so the correct answer is D: He had empathy for the creature.
For question 1, the correct answer is D: Sorrow. The word "despondence" refers to a feeling of extreme sadness or hopelessness.
To determine the correct answer, you can analyze the context of the sentence and the definition of the word "despondence." In this sentence, the young man's countenance, or facial expression, is being described. The fact that his countenance expresses a deeper "despondence" implies that he is showing a sorrowful or sad expression.
For question 2, the correct answer is D: He had empathy for the creature. This choice best supports Victor's role as a sympathetic character.
To arrive at this answer, you can consider the depiction of Victor throughout the novel. While he is flawed and makes mistakes throughout the story, one of the qualities that makes him sympathetic is his empathy towards the creature he creates. Victor initially feels a sense of responsibility and even affection for his creation, which demonstrates his compassion and empathy.