This line from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:

I had gazed on him while unfinished; he was ugly then, but when those muscles and joints were rendered capable of motion, it became a thing such as even Dante could not have conceived.

Which definition of render is most likely suited for this line?

a) 14th Century: hand over, deliver

b) 15th Century: to return, as in thanks

c) 16th Century: to represent or depict

d) 20th Century: to make

Question

This line from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:

I had gazed on him while unfinished; he was ugly then, but when those muscles and joints were rendered capable of motion, it became a thing such as even Dante could not have conceived.

Which definition of render is most likely suited for this line?

a) 14th Century: hand over, deliver

b) 15th Century: to return, as in thanks

c) 16th Century: to represent or depict

d) 20th Century: to make

anonymous · Answer

B)