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Answer: ASet 4: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Romantic poets celebrated nature as a source of spiritual renewal and truth. They viewed the natural world as a divine manuscript, free from the corrupting influence of society. Text 2 In 'Frankenstein', Mary Shelley presents nature as a sublime but indifferent force. The monster is abandoned in the beautiful Alps, where nature offers him no comfort, only cold isolation.
How does Text 2 challenge the Romantic view presented in Text 1?
A. It suggests nature can be indifferent and isolating rather than restorative.✓ Correct
B. It proves nature is ugly.
C. It says the monster loved nature.
D. It claims nature is artificial.
Detailed Explanation
Text 1: Nature = Spiritual renewal/Divine (Restorative). Text 2: Nature = Indifferent/Cold isolation. Challenge: Indifference vs Renewal.
Key Evidence:
• "indifferent force"
• "offers him no comfort"
Why others are wrong: B (Beautiful Alps.), C (Isolation.), D (Not mentioned.).