Frankenstein and HMT

3. A figure from Greek mythology who defied the gods, inspiring Frankenstein’s monster and Victor’s creation. (9)
5. The belief that physical matter is the only reality, influencing Victor Frankenstein's worldview. (11)
6. The terrifying, violent, secretive enforcers of Gilead's laws. (4)
11. A literary work referenced in *Frankenstein*, symbolizing the fall from grace. (13, 4)
14. Excessive pride or arrogance, a central flaw in Victor Frankenstein's character. (6)
15. The remote setting where Frankenstein’s pursuit of the monster reaches its climax. (6)
16. The mass execution ceremony held in Gilead. (10)
18. The character who narrates part of *Frankenstein*, driven by ambition similar to Victor’s. (6)
19. The theory that electricity could reanimate life, a key concept in *Frankenstein*. (9)
20. Mass prayer meetings occasionally held in the Republic of Gilead. (10)

1. A forbidden word game that Offred plays with the Commander. (8)
2. In a romantic sense, an awe-inspiring feeling, often evoked by nature or the monstrous. (8)
4. A genre that combines speculative science with imaginative storytelling, exemplified by *Frankenstein*. (13)
7. A conservative anti-feminist activist who inspired Gilead's values. (6, 7)
8. A disease that symbolized fear and panic in the 1980s, referenced in the context of infertility. (4)
9. The type of fictional setting where Gilead exists. (8)
10. The historical event that influenced the themes of revolution and change in *Frankenstein*. (6, 10)
12. A genre that follows a character's growth, hinted at through Offred's reflections. (14)
13. A societal collapse in birth rates, prompting drastic measures. (5, 6)
17. A system ruled and dominated by men, like Gilead's government. (11)
20. The religious ideology reflected in Gilead's values. (8)
21. A genre characterized by dark, mysterious settings and themes, central to *Frankenstein*. (6)