Frankenstein Chapters 17, 18, And 20 For Quiz

What does the creature threaten?

"I will be with you on your wedding night." He seems to threaten Victor, but is really threatening Elizabeth.

Why does Victor agree to fulfill his wish?

He wants to get away from the monster, and have him stop killing his family.

What does the creature say would be the only reasons that Victor would have for denying him his wish?

That Victor is cruel, and only wants power over the creature.

What does the creature say is the cause of his vices?

The creature blames Victor for his actions, because he abandoned him.

What promise does the creature make if Victor fulfills his wish? (Where does he plan to go and what kind of life does he plan to lead with his mate?)

The creature further promises to move far away from continental Europe to the wilds of South America. He plans to lead a life that is peaceful, and like a humans' life with his mate.

How much time passed since Victor made the creature to the time described in this chapter (20)?

Three years have passed since Victor made the creature to the time described in this chapter (20).

Opinion: Do you think Victor has made the right choice - why or why not?

Yes, I think Victor has made the right choice. The reason why is because the monster has a right for a female companion. He also promises to take his mate with him far away from human contact, and that he will no longer be compelled to kill.

What concerns does Victor have about his project?

The creature, and the female creature might hate each other, or she might just be interested in human men, or they could reproduce.

How does Victor delay fulfilling his father's wish for him to marry Elizabeth?

Victor delays fulfilling his father's wish for him to marry Elizabeth by that he takes a "business trip" to England.

How does Victor feel about his father's wishes?

Victor feels trapped, and that he needs to deal with the creature business first.

How does Victor feel about the creature while hearing him express his wishes?

Victor is torn. He feels compassion for the creature, but is disgusted by his physical appearance, & what he has done.

How does Victor react to the sight of the creature at the window?

Victor is worried that the new creature he's creating might refuse to live away from humans, or that the two monsters might produce a "race of devils." When he looks up, he sees the monster "grinning" at the window. With the overwhelming of loathing, Victor destroys his work.

What concern does Victor's father express? What does he want Victor to do?

Victor's father wants him to stop pursuing science, and wants him to settle down with Elizabeth.

What allusion is made to the Ancient Mariner poem?

Victor's guilt over the creation of a second creature is like his albatross.

Despite the creature's threats, how does Victor still hold power over him?

Victor's power over the creature is that he and only he can create a mate for the monster. Without Victor's help, the monster remains in isolation without a mate of his own.