How do literary critics most commonly interpret Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?

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As a critique of societal norms in Victorian EnglandAs a straightforward tale of supernatural horror without political themesAs a work secretly authored by Percy ShelleyAs an investigation into the impact of scientific advancement on human lifeAs a romantic adventure novel set in the 19th century

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Critics typically view "Frankenstein" as a profound examination of how scientific progress influences humanity, rather than just a horror story or a political commentary. The novel is not considered to have been ghostwritten by Percy Shelley.