Single Answer MCQ
Q-00051009

What does Shelley mean by stating that 'man, having enslaved the elements, remains himself a slave'?

1

Humans are bound by their own technology.

2

Humans have become more free.

3

Science has made humans powerful.

4

Literature has dominated over science.

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. Humans are bound by their own technology.

Solution:

Shelley's statement suggests that despite humanity's mastery over nature and the elements, individuals remain trapped by their own creations and the consequences of their actions.

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