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VF- context
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- 1GalvanismGalvanism is a source of electricity that is produced through a chemical reaction- discovered before written - links to when VF when he saw lightning strike a tree
- 2EnlightenmentPeople started to have new ideas on science and nature rather than just religion as an explanation for creation
- 3Shelley's father and selfishnessShelley’s father believed that selfishness would lead to breakdown in society - links to VF neglecting everything out of his own selfishness and need for ‘knowledge’
- 4Ghost story competitionThe novel was originally written for a ghost story competition which could explain why Shelley has included some narrative which could be considered as gruesome
- 5The Modern PrometheusPrometheus stole fire from the gods to give to humans but the gods punished him and had birds eat his liver everyday. Links to VF as he goes against nature to create the monster and therefore ends up being punished
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- A level English Flashcards on VF- context, created by Ashleigh Johnson on 26/04/2018.
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