Chapter 7-10 Frankenstein
Why does Victor pass a night during his travel back home outside his home city of Geneva, and where does he stay?
Victor stays in Lausanne (Switzerland) for 2 days to calm down.
What is Frankenstein's state of mind after the trial and its conclusion?
He felt remorseful for what he has done and thinks he is the murderer for 2 people.
How does Elizabeth feel emotionally after Justine's trial and punishment and how does she change?
Elizabeth sees evil in men after the death of Justine. She says she never believed in capital punishment, but now she wants the true murderer to suffer for his crimes.
Who testifies in Justine's defense at her trial?
Elizabeth testifies for Justine's innocence during the trial.
What does Frankenstein see just outside the gates of Geneva as he is returning home?
Frankenstein sees his monster hiding behind a tree.
What does Frankenstein do about his dilemma?
He did not do anything because he did not want anyone to know about the monster and feared he would be labeled insane.
Whom does Frankenstein meet after he ascends the summit of Montavert?
He meets his monster.
What does the creature want from Frankenstein?
He wants Frankenstein to listen to him and treat him like the son he is.
How does Frankenstein react to this meeting?
He was angry and horrified.
What is Frankenstein's reaction to this accusation?
He was horrified because he knew the monster did it, but was scared to say anything because he would be labeled insane and didn't want to reveal his monster. He considered himself the real murderer.
How old was Victor's brother William?
He was only 5 years old.
How long has it been since Victor has been home?
It has been six years since Victor has returned home.
What happens to the person accused of murder?
Justine Moritz was executed for the murder.
Briefly summarize (in a few sentences) the case against the accused and why she appears to look guilty?
Justine was accused for three main reasons. The first reason and most significant is she had the picture from the lockey that William was wearing as he left the house alive. Second reason is that Justine had no alibi, she was alone outside the city of Geneva. Third, she acts very confused about the whole situation.
Who is accused of committing the murder? Why was this person accused?
Justine was accused of the murder because she was out during the time of the murder, was found near the spot where they found the body, when questioned she gave a confused answer because she was sleep deprived, she had a locket that William had before he died, became hysterical when she saw the body, and ended up confessing so she could go to heaven because the priest forced her to.
What cheered Victor on his travels?
Nature cheered Victor on his travels.
Where and why did Justine spend the night outside the city of Geneva the night of the crime?
She was asleep in the barn trying to find William.
Why is the creature staying in this harsh environment?
The creature is staying in the harsh environment due to all men hating the wretched which hurts the creature because he's not being accepted. He's also depressed because his creator doesn't even accept him.
What does the creature consider Victor to be to him / how would you characterize their relationship?
The creature sees Victor as his creator such as a father figure. The creature in a way looks up to Victor.
What threat did the creature give Victor if he would not comply with his demand.
The creature threatens Frankenstein that he will kill his remaining friends if he does not listen to his story. Threatens to be harmful and destructive.
What did the creature want with Victor?
The creature wants Frankenstein to hear his story and to treat him like a son because he is his creator.
Whom does he see near the murder site?
Victor sees his monster that he created near Williams murder site.
How did Victor feel when he saw his creature again?
Victor felt hatred towards his creation because all he has brought upon Victor is greif being the main reason Justin and William died. He goes as far as to call his creature the devil.
Why does Victor not prove Justine's innocence?
Victor is unable to prove that she's innocent without letting his big secret about the monster out. Which he's not willing to do since he doesn't want people to be aware of his discovery/mistake.
When Victor leaves his family again, where does he go?
Victor journeys to the Swiss Alps. He leaves in August and first travels through the Arve Valley. He stays in the village of Chamounix.
How does Victor feel emotionally after Justine's trial and punishment and what does he consider doing?
Victor retreats into solitude and shuns human company, he is unable to sleep after the death of Justine and William. He feels like the he is responsible for both deaths.
What reasons does Victor have for not telling anyone about his creature, whom he suspects of murder, on the loose?
Victor suspects that his monster was the murder but he cant share this information or everyone will no about his creation and finding of making life. He wants to keep his mistake to himself.
Whom does Victor encounter (again) on his travels and describe the area where Victor is?
Victor travels through the valley in the rain and decides to climb Montanvert. Victor sees the creature running with amazing speed over the mountains. He is filled with horror and rage and ready to engage in "mortal kombat."
Where does Frankenstein go to seek relief? Why does he choose this place?
When he was the house at Belrive, he went out to the middle of the lake and also to the valley of Chamounix- (a place from his childhood).
What news does the letter from Frankenstein's father bring?
William, Frankenstein's youngest brother, was murdered
