Frankenstein Final
After hearing of Carval's murder, Victor falls ill once again. In agony, he wonders " why did i not die?" what would your answer be? Is there a reason for his continued anguish?
victor is blinded by his guilt that he doesn't see what the monster is really doing, he wants victor to suffer like does,- all alone with no one to love, feel abandonment that why he didn't kill you. victor didn't realize any of this
What is the purpose of Shelley's irony when Walton recognizes he has found the friend he is looking for only to watch him die?
Both man had the types of personalities that they liked finding and discovering new and dangerous things. Mary Shelley through out the book is trying to teach the lesson of that just because you can do something. By killing Victor she is teaching Walton that chasing the supernatural will just end pain, no good will come of it- there's no reason for you to chase him - don't
What crucial role in the creature's development is played by the DeLacey family?
By the creature watching them all the time, he learned many things 1. reading 2 how to treat ppl 3. how to talk 4. household things 5. feeling - he learned every the avg person she learn growing up.
How does Victor's guilt effect his health? what is Shelley's purpose in this recurring plot device?
Every time Victor feels guilty about someones death, it makes him physically ill too. Mary Shelley is trying to show us how guilty he really felt. Also she hints to a romantic undertone -> your physical goes after your emotional.
When Walton listens to his men and turns the ship homeward rather than risk their lives, is he accurate in his statement the he was "lost his hopes for glory?" Explain
I think Walton is wrong if he think that the only way to get glory is by risking many lives. there's many ways to get glory and listening to his crew is glory in itself. I think hes wrong because they are many ways to find glory.
How might Have Justine's trial differed in today's court system?
In today's court the trial would be less bias, there would be no emphasis on religion and that she was a women, rather they would thoroughly review the evidence and witnesses and rule based that. The evidence happens to be very compelling- makes her look really guilty
How is Victor's relation towards the Valley of Chamounix a departure from his previous views of nature?
It feels comforting and safe for him because growing up he was surrendered in nature, it makes him feel close to home.
What is victor's greatest fear as he leaves for England? Describe the irony in his decision to continue.
One of his greatest fear of leaving to England was that he was sacred for his family , no one was there to protect them. Whats ironic is that the reason he was leaving was ultimately to protect his family from the monster in the future.
Is the creature demand for a female companion a valid request? (examine the pros and cons of Victor's compliance. Consider evidence provided both by victor and monster?
Pro for creating her: -monster will leave and be happy -victor will feel that he has solved his problems with the monster - make his family safe again Cons for creating her: - they will be 2 monsters - no way to get consent of female monster - they can procreate I think in the long run victor made the right choice by not creating her......
Who is at fault for William's death? is there anyone other than the monster responsible for what happened?
The monster was the one who actually killed William. But by society not excepting the monster and by William refusing to listen to the monster also contributed to what happened.
How is Victor'"s view on the Scottish Orkney's a refection of hos emotional state?
The place Victor went to create the female moster, was out in the middle of nowhere, very desolate and dry, poor, you need do get to it by boat, where the waves are ruff. The whole place had a very Gothic feeling, which it very fitting for Victor was about to do there. He was going to create a 2nd ugly monster. Also he felt to lonely just like this desolate.
What is the motivation behind Victor's vow to find and destroy the monster? has he learned any lessons?
Victor was hoping that by killing the monster he would be solving the problem he had created in the first place, that was his motivation. But, he failed to learn from his previous encounters and common sense that he was never going to beat the monster (he needed a plan B )
What is the motivation behind the creature vow "eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind?"
every encounter he had with humans was negative. first victor left him, then any village he passed weren't welcoming, victor regejcted him again
What evidence suggests that Victor feels responsible for the murders? what evidence illustrates he blames the creature?
everytime some dies Victor gets pysically sick, so he must be gulity about something - probably for creating the creature in the first place. But he also blames the creture, that why he wants to get revenge so bad and go after him eve thought he knows he wont win.
Why does the creature choose to die at the end of the novel? What does his choice suggest about his connection to Frankenstein?
he chooses to to end his life because there no purpose to his life anymore, victor's dead. The only reason he was living is because he was hoping for a relationship, hes not going to get it so hes done. He has no desire in hurting random ppl- he'd rather
How does the change in Narration to the creature point of view affect the reading of the novel? Do you feel sympathy for the creature when he is rejected by humanity?
it supposed to get us interested in what happened to the monster after Victor left him. After we hear his story we should feel sympathy for him because we are partly responsible for him because we didn't accept him into society. All of this creates a conflict for us (feel bad or not, is our fault or not.)
What imagery does Shelley employ when the characters describe his "awakening"? what does this reaction remind you of?
it was Gothic imagery, she described how the monsters house is a dark and scary place.
For Victor and his father, what purpose would a quick marriage to Elizabeth serve? Discuss the impact on Elizabeth. What role does she continue to play? does her death alter or perpetuate that role?
she is his light at the end of the tunnel , she stood by him , very supported partner. he wanted to marry her so that he has someone stable in his life and to tell him everything will okay. His father also realized he needed her in his life. Once she dies he loses that person and spirals out of control and goes to fight a fight he can't win.
After watching his female companion being torn to bits, the creature makes an eloquent defense and vows Victor will "repent of the injuries he inflicts". Is the creature justified in his feelings? why or why not?
the creature is telling victor "you will have for the injuries u inflicted on me" 1. abandonment - left him, and now he will always be alone 2. breaking his promise yes, victor backed out on all accounts, he should have such feeling. this feeling is what any normal human would feel and at this point the monster is closes enough to being human that he also has these feelings.
Discuss the irony in Victor's statement to the magistrate: " Man, how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom! "
victor says to the magistrate" you think that u will be able to find him??". Whats ironic is that the whole time Victor was the one getting it wrong-the monster want trying to kill him but his family. Victor wasn't even finding him correctly, he was blind to the real reasons.
