Frankenstein Study Guide

(11-16) how believable is the account of the creature's education? refer to the novel and your own experience in your answer.

it is not believable because it isn't likely that the creature could learn from such difficult books.

Describe Victor's Mom

kind, helpful, generous, poor

(17-21) did you find the events in chapter 21 probable or improbable?

probable, because the creature swore to seek revenge on victor and he did. the creature killed his best friend and went to prison.

Describe Victor's Dad

rich, respected, help poor people

(21-24) What happened on Frankenstein's and Elizabeth's wedding night?

the creature broke into the room and killed Elizabeth

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 6

(climax) victor destroys the second creature because he is scared of what it will do

Describe William

5 years old, Victor's brother

(21-24) What happened to Frankenstein's father as a result of his latest tragedy?

Died of shock

(1-10) who is Elizabeth and how does Frankenstein feel about her? what does their relationship tell you about Frankenstein's values and personality?

Elizabeth is Frankenstein's adopted sister. Frankenstein is very protective, possessive, and obsessive. what this tells me about his personality is that he values his family but keeps his guard up which puts her in danger.

(1-10) how is Frankenstein affected by the knowledge that the creature may be responsible for the death of William? in chapter 7, what statement suggest that he views the creature as part of himself? do you agree with Frankenstein that he bears some responsibility for the death? why?

Frankenstein becomes physically affected and has to lean on a tree. "I considered the being whom I had cast among mankind and endowed with the power to effect purpose of horror."

(1-10) what is Frankenstein's purpose in pursuing science? what does he study? how do you interpret Frankenstein's initial response to the success of his experiment?

Frankenstein believes that his purpose was to learn. he studies the works of Agrippa Magnus, and Paracelsus. after his first success his imagination ran and he wanted to create a giant being.

(17-21) what keeps Frankenstein from completing the second creature? In your opinion, why does the creature direct his revenge on Frankenstein's wedding?

Frankenstein doesn't want the second creature to create more damage. the creature directs his revenge to Frankenstein's wedding because Frankenstein destroyed his companion and the creature will ruin his wedding.

(17-21) how does Frankenstein become lost at sea? what happens when he lands in Ireland? why does he call himself Henry Clerval's murderer?

Frankenstein falls into the sea because he fell asleep on a boat. He gets accused of murder. He feels responsible for Henry's death because he created the creature.

(1-10) Frankenstein says, "I shunned my fellow creatures as if I had been guilty of a crime." From your reading, give specific examples of Frankenstein's isolation from others. What does this tell you about his personality?

Frankenstein is changing into a different person and his work is taking over his life. "every night I was oppressed by a slow fever, and I became nervous to a most painful degree." he feels like he should be happy about his success but instead he avoids others because he believes that people would belittle him.

(21-24) What request does Frankenstein make of Robert Walton?

Frankenstein knows his strength is failing. He asks Robert Walton to destroy the creature if he ever has the option.

(21-24) What happened to the creature at the end of the novel?

Goes to die

(21-24) What happened to Frankenstein at the end of the novel?

He died of natural causes while in the cabin on the ship.

(21-24) What event occurred next in Frankenstein's life?

He married Elizabeth.

(21-24) Who had been the creature's most recent victim?

Henry Clerval

(11-16) thus far, you find the creature more or less sympathetic than the character of victor Frankenstein?

I think both characters suffer. the creature wants to be good and has no hope for love.

(21-24) What was the magistrate's response when Frankenstein told him the entire story of the creature?

Kindly disbelieving, makes excuses not to help

Describe Elizabeth

Pretty, adopted, Victor's "cousin", eventually Victor's wife

(21-24) What happened at Frankenstein's trial?

Proven innocent. Released.

(1-4) who is Robert Walton? what is he searching for? what is his attitude toward his quest? what do these details suggest you about his character?

Robert Walton is an explorer and he is searching for a new discovery in the north pole and want to be the first to get there. these details suggest that he is passionate at what he does.

(17-21) how does Shelley create a feeling of suspense in chapters 17 through 21?

Shelley creates suspense by drawing attention to Scotlands wild and hectic landscape.

Describe Henry Clerval

Victor's close friend, loyal, loves literature

(1-4) Attitude: Walton The stranger

Walton - excited, hopeful and determined for his success The stranger - distressed and melancholy

(1-4) Situation: Walton The stranger

Walton - is searching for the source of magnetism in the polar regions The stranger - was involved in a search for knowledge, but lost everything because of it

(1-4) Personal qualities: Walton The stranger

Walton - loves his sister, prideful, supportive, and sees things differently than others The stranger - drained of his passion and seems sad

(1-4) Goals: Walton The stranger

Walton - wants to discover the North pole The stranger - want to have the same life as human

(1-4) in this letter to his sister, what does Walton says he longs for? what do you think Walton feels lonely even though he is on board a ship with a full crew?

Walton feels lonely because there is no one on the ship whose tastes are like his

(1-4) Walton has a thirst for knowledge, as the stranger once did. what details suggest that both are willing to make sacrifices in the search for knowledge? do they seem unusual in this respect?

Walton left his family for his research and the stranger devoted his life. they distanced themselves and ended up in danger because they crave knowledge

(1-4) how does Walton respond to the stranger? why do you think Walton is attracted to the stranger?

Walton responds to the stranger by taking care of him. Walton is attracted to the stranger because he is well educated and understands him.

(21-24) What did Frankenstein do after he left the magistrate?

he decided to pursue the creature and kill him

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 2

he postpones his marriage

(11-16) how does the creature cause the deaths of William and Justine? what does the murder of William tell the creature about himself? according to the creature, what can save him from doing evil?

the creature causes the death of William and Justine by placing Williams locket in her dress. he knows he can harm his enemies. a companion can save him from doing evil.

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 4

the creature follows victor to ensure he fulfills his wishes

(11-16) after reading Paradise Lost, why does the creature think he is like Adam in that book? why does he think he is like satan? what are the specific reasons that the creature gives for hating his creator?

the creature is like Adam because he is not like any other being. he is like satan because he hates his creator. the creature hated his creator because his creator abandoned him.

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 7

the creature is shattered when he sees the unfinished body

(17-21) what arguments does the creature use to persuade Frankenstein to make the female creature? how does Frankenstein's decision affect Frankenstein's mood and personal life?

the creature lets him know that he was acting out because he was lonely. it made him angry and upset so victor agrees to make him a companion.

(11-16) how does the creature get to know the family who lives in the cottage? why is he drawn to the family? how does the family's reaction to the creature affect his view of himself and the human race?

the creature observes the family for a couple months. the creature is drawn to the family because they are able to express their feelings and love each other. he thinks of the family as perfect but thinks of himself as a monster.

(1-10) how does the creature explain his evil behavior? why does the creature compare himself to the biblical character Adam? do you think this comparison is accurate? why or why not?

the creature says that humans always gets love and attention while he gets treated poorly. he compares himself to Adam because both their creators left them. this comparison is not accurate because one creator knew what he was doing.

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 8

the creature seeks revenge on victor's wedding

(1-4) why is the poem The Ancient Mariner important to Walton? how is the stranger similar to the ancient mariner? what mood does Shelley create by alluding to this poem?

the poem is important to Walton because it executed his love for exploration. the poem is set in the polar wastes and he is exploring this dangerous land.

Describe the creature

ugly, strong, lonely

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 1

victor agrees to create a companion for his creature

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 3

victor and henry go to england

(1-10) What do you think of victor Frankenstein as a student and scientist? what do you admire or dislike about his goals?

victor is a man who enjoys scientific curiosity. he was a very smart student. victor believed that standard science was not enough. victor is very passionate about science however, his drive for knowledge will eventually plunge him into trouble.

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 10

victor is charged for the murder of henry

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 11

victor is free of charges and returns to Geneva

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 9

victor meets henry at the Perth

(17-21) Frankenstein's sequence to creating the monster. 5

victor starts creating the creature