English- Frankenstein
How does Frankenstein receive solace from his troubles and restoration in Chapters 9 and 10? How is this a Romantic notion?
He goes on a nature walk alone.
At the beginning of Chapter 9, Frankenstein says, "I was seized by remorse and the sense of guilt which hurried me away to a hell of intense tortures such as no language can describe." Read Psalm 32, 38, and 51. Compare and contrast the thoughts and feelings of David with those of Frankenstein. How effective are their solutions to their struggles with guilt and sin?
Frankenstein thinks that he has to go to hell for what he has done. David is asking for forgiveness from God for what he has done. I think that Frankenstein should ask God to forgive him for what he did and what has happened. David is making the right decision asking God for forgiveness.
What tragic news does Frankenstein receive in the form of a letter from his father?
Frankenstein's brother, William, is dead.
In Chapter 7, Frankenstein says that he "was destined to become the most wretched of human beings." What is ironic about this statement?
He created the worst thing possible, but he wanted to be great but was now the worst.
Why doesn't Frankenstein reveal his suspicions about the murder? How does Frankenstein's reluctance to reveal his suspicions affect him?
He is worried that people will look down upon him, and call him insane. Justine was convicted and he feels guilty.
Why does Frankenstein call Justine's trial a "wretched mockery of justice"? What is ironic about Frankenstein's belief about who is guilty?
He let the trial go on even though she was not guilty.
What does Frankenstein see during the storm at Plainpalais as he travels home to Geneva? What conclusion does he reach after his appearance?
He sees the monster, the murder from the storm. He won't tell anyone of the monster.
In Chapter 9, Frankenstein considers drowning himself. Why does he refrain? Do you think his reasons are selfless or selfish? Explain your answer.
He thought of how he needed to protect his family from the monster and this is causing him grief.
About the deaths of Justine and William, Frankenstein says, "I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer." Do you agree or disagree? Explain your response in at least 50 words.
I agree because he was so selfish when making the monster. He was selfish when he didn't confess about the monster, to save his image. I think if he wasn't so selfish in the beginning with his satisfaction with the monster and instead spent time with his family, no one would have died.
Who stands accused of the crime? Why was she suspected?
Justine was accused because they found a picture in her pocket. She was a housekeeper.
Why does Justine confess to the murder?
People don't come to justify and Victor won't confess. People are asking a lot of questions. She was threatened and pressured.
Why does Elizabeth blame herself for the tragedy?
She let him wear an expensive necklace from his mother. She thought the killer was after the necklace.
Describe Justine's attitude toward her impending execution.
She was really scared to die.
How does the author foreshadow more horrors at the end of Chapter 8?
Shows the start of the deaths to come.
