Learn English with FRANKENSTEIN - Part 2: How To Argue Elegantly

SCENE 1 - THE DINNER DEBATE - part 2

Part 2: “You laugh? You’re amused?”

Did you notice Victor’s reaction when Elizabeth laughs? He says:
“You laugh? You’re amused?”
These are simple questions, right? But here’s the magic—he’s not really asking. He’s challenging her. When someone laughs at your ideas and you say “You’re amused?"—you’re actually saying “How dare you laugh at me?”
This is called a rhetorical question. You ask not to get an answer, but to make a point. It’s elegant confrontation. Let me say it slowly: “You’re amused?” (with a raised eyebrow)
Try it! When your friend laughs at something you said seriously, raise one eyebrow and say: “You’re amused?”

Learn English with FRANKENSTEIN - Part 1: Elegant Advanced English

Want to sound sophisticated in English? Learn from Frankenstein’s most elegant conversations!
In Part 1, discover how native speakers use advanced vocabulary like “harvest attention” and “mitigate his voice” to express complex emotions. We’ll break down every phrase slowly so you can understand not just the words—but the feelings and history beneath them.
Perfect for advanced English learners ready to master:
✨ Formal vocabulary
✨ Subtext and hidden meanings
✨ Tag questions like “wouldn’t you say?”
✨ Speaking with elegance and nuance