Why are there so many references to sickness and fever in Frankenstein

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Why are there so many references to sickness and fever in Frankenstein Why are there so many references to sickness and fever in Frankenstein? What broader theme might Shelley be expressing?

Ice is a prevalent image and an integral plot device in Shelley’s Frankenstein. How is it appropriate that the novel ends in ice? What is the symbolism of ice for the characters and the story?

BUT SHOULD IT? It has been said, “If it can be done, it will be done…” Reflect and Respond

Place Frankenstein’s creature in 20____ Place Frankenstein’s creature in 20____. Suppose he had a family that raises him, includes him, and even enrolls him in school. How might today’s society treat Victor’s creature differently? Similarly?

be utterly destroyed by it. Love what you create or be utterly destroyed by it. React to this statement