What major event occurs in frankenstein's life when he is 17 years old elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dieshe boards a ship for america and almost drowns when it sinks his younger brother leaves home to join the german army his father abandoned the family and left them penny less

The correct option is: Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dies.

Explanation:

When Frankenstein was 17 years old he had to face two difficult situations. On one hand his mother got extremely ill. She contracted scarlet fever and as a result she died. On the other hand, at the same time, he was sent away to a college in Germany.

what is this from, i cant tell what language he uses without the piece of literature