In frankenstein, written by mary shelley almost two centuries ago, victor frankenstein’s thirst for knowledge leads him to scientific discoveries and advances that have horrible consequences. in the decades since the book’s publication, of course, there have been countless advances in science, many of which have been met with resistance because of fears of the potential and unforeseen fallout. consider some scientific developments that you are aware of in modern times. are the ideas about the dangers of scientific advancement in this novel applicable to today’s world? why or why not?

In the reading, i know why the caged bird sings, marguerite views mrs. flowers as a larger than life personality. which quote from the text most strongly supports how marguerite views mrs. flowers? question 18 options: a) “i’ll accept no excuse if you return a book to me that has been badly handled.” b) “you see, i had planned to invite you for cookies and lemonade so we could have this little chat.” c) “there was a little path beside the rocky road, and mrs. flowers walked in front swinging her arms and picking her way over the stones.” d) “somehow i had never connected mrs. flowers with food or eating or any other common experience of common people.”