Frankenstein Chapter 6-7 questions

What foreshadowing does Shelley use in the end of this chapter that suggests to readers that things are really not all right?

At the end of the chapter, Shelley suggests that everything isn't alright because everyone is all cheerful and happy which seems too good to be true.

What happens to Victor when he introduces Henry to his professors? Why?

His professors are angry with Victor because he wants to change his studies to language like Henry.

From whom does Victor receive a letter, and what does it reveal about the events at the Frankenstein home?

Elizabeth wrote a letter to Victor. In the letter Elizabeth tells Victor that Justine joined the family.

(7)What important news does Ernest reveal to Victor?

Ernest revealed that Justine is being accused of murdering William and was arrested.

(7)What realization does Victor have regarding the "depraved wretch" he had "turned loose into the world"?

He realized that he released this murderous creature into the wild and that he killed his brother.

What is revealed about William? Contrast this to Victor's monster.

It was revealed that William is beautiful, cute, and perfect. This contrasts to Victor's monster because the monster was ugly.

Describe Justine Moritz.

Justine Mortiz is graceful and well treated and respected by the Frankenstein family. Justine Mortiz faces rejection from her own family. Justine is also Frankenstein's housekeeper.

What pattern is being repeated as Justine informally joins the family?

The Frankenstein family is very caring and is kind to others. They took in Elizabeth and Caroline before and now they took in Justine.

(7)What hopes does the family express regarding Justine?

The family hopes that Justine is innocent and the words that Victor said to them gave Elizabeth reassurance.

(7)Explain the circumstances under which this tragic event took place?

They know that William was violently murdered/strangulated because he had finger marks on his neck but they don't know who did it. The family was out on an evening stroll and William ran ahead and was later found stretched on the grass motionless. The locket that Elizabeth gave William was missing.

(7)What knowledge about the murderer does Victor consider revealing? What does he decide to do?

Victor considered revealing that his monster killed William and is torn between revealing the monster and risking inquisition on his past or letting the criminal justice system free.

(7)When Victor approaches Mont Blanc, what does he say? Why?

Victor feels like this trip home and Mont Blanc is beautiful and this trip will be great or it's mocking him.

How does Victor feel about returning home for a visit? Why? What has changed?

Victor hasn't gone home in 2 years and is now looking forward to going home. It will be like Victor's life is being reset.

How has Victor's outlook on life in general shifted? What has become of his creation?

Victor is less focused on creating the monster as well as science and is caring more about other things. Victor is full of joy and happiness. The monster has disappeared and Victor was happy because he could forget about it.

(7)What should Victor do at this point in the situation?

Victor reassures Ernest that Justine is innocent and states that she will be found not guilty.

(7)From whom does Victor receive a letter? What sad news does the letter contain?

Victor receives the letter from his father and it is informing him that Williams had died.

(7)What does Victor see near the gates of Geneva as he returns home?

Victor sees a glimpse of the monster between flashes of light as he returns home.

(7)What does the writer of the letter urge Victor to do? Why?

Victor's father urged him to return home immediately because his family is going through this tragic event.