Across
- 2. Dearth A societal collapse in birth rates, prompting drastic measures. (5, 6)
- 6. The belief that physical matter is the only reality, influencing Victor Frankenstein's worldview. (11)
- 7. The remote setting where Frankenstein’s pursuit of the monster reaches its climax. (6)
- 8. A figure from Greek mythology who defied the gods, inspiring Frankenstein’s monster and Victor’s creation. (9)
- 10. A disease that symbolized fear and panic in the 1980s, referenced in the context of infertility. (4)
- 12. A genre that follows a character's growth, hinted at through Offred's reflections. (14)
- 13. In a romantic sense, an awe-inspiring feeling, often evoked by nature or the monstrous. (8)
- 14. The type of fictional setting where Gilead exists. (8)
- 16. Lost A literary work referenced in *Frankenstein*, symbolizing the fall from grace. (13, 4)
- 20. A system ruled and dominated by men, like Gilead's government. (11)
- 22. The theory that electricity could reanimate life, a key concept in *Frankenstein*. (9)
Down
- 1. Mass prayer meetings occasionally held in the Republic of Gilead. (10)
- 3. Schlafly A conservative anti-feminist activist who inspired Gilead's values. (6, 7)
- 4. The terrifying, violent, secretive enforcers of Gilead's laws. (4)
- 5. Revolution The historical event that influenced the themes of revolution and change in *Frankenstein*. (6, 10)
- 9. Excessive pride or arrogance, a central flaw in Victor Frankenstein's character. (6)
- 11. A forbidden word game that Offred plays with the Commander. (8)
- 15. The religious ideology reflected in Gilead's values. (8)
- 17. The mass execution ceremony held in Gilead. (10)
- 18. Fiction A genre that combines speculative science with imaginative storytelling, exemplified by *Frankenstein*. (13)
- 19. The character who narrates part of *Frankenstein*, driven by ambition similar to Victor’s. (6)
- 21. A genre characterized by dark, mysterious settings and themes, central to *Frankenstein*. (6)