English IV — Frankenstein Chapters 7-14

What are some of the words that the Delacey family used to describe the "person" that is helping them do some of the work? Why does the creature think this will make a difference when it is time to present himself to the family?

1. "Good spirit" "wonderful person" 2. He feels as if his good deeds might make up for his hideous appearance in some way. He hopes the family will accept him if they know the good things he has done.

The reader comes to learn that Victor is obviously suffering from serve _ and is considering _.

1. Depression 2. Suicide

Who says "O God! I have murdered my darling child?" Why does this person feel responsible for the murder?

1. Elizabeth 2. William had asked to wear a Elizabeth's picture (locket) of his mother, which is now missing.

What was the outcome of Justine's trial? What was the punishment?

1. Guilty 2. Death

Why does the creature decide not to join the people in the cottage at the beginning of Chapter 12? What does he discover about the old man?

1. He can't talk. He wants to be able to communicate with them first. He also reminds how the village attacked him and is scared they will do the same. 2. He is blind.

How did the creature discover his appearance? What are his feelings about this as told to Victor?

1. He sees himself in the reflection of a pool of water. 2. He says he is hideous, mortified, horrified.

What does the creature spend the winter doing? Why does he do this?

1. He starts learning simply words (fire, wood, milk, bread, brother, sister, father) 2. He wants to be able to communicate wit the family. He is fascinated that they can talk.

What did the creature want of Victor? What did he threaten if Victor did not do this? Victor's decision?

1. He wanted Victor to listen to his story. 2. He would keep killing his family and friends. 3. He decided to listen to the story.

What news does Victor receive from his father in Chapter 7? How does he receive it?

1. His younger brother, William, was murdered. 2. Through a letter.

The creature finds shelter in a _ belonging to _.

1. Hovel 2. A family (the De Laceys)

Who was charged with William's murder? What was the evidence used against this person?

1. Justine Moritz 2. The picture (locket) that went missing.

What are two things that he does the show kindness and understanding to the family?

1. Stops eating their food 2. Chops fire wood at night so Felix doesn't have to

While Victor was in Plainpalais, he saw _. What did this make him realize?

1. The creature. 2. He was William's murder.

Victor was unable to reach his home on the first night of his return. Why not? Where did he go instead?

1. The gates to the town were closed when he arrived. 2. He went to a nearby village then went look where William's body was found.

What is the meeting like between Victor and the monster at the top of the mountain? What shocking thing does the reader learn when Victor and the monster meet at the top of the mountain?

1. The meeting is very hostile. Victor is very aggressive even calling the monster names. The monster reminds Victor that he is bigger, faster and stronger because of Victor. Victor then backs down. 2. The monster can talk.

Where does the Frankenstein family go following Justine's trial? What is the mood like there?

1. Their house in Belriv 2. Gloomy, mourning the lost of William and the betrayal of Justine

At the end of Chapter 8, how is Victor feeling? Who does he believe are the first two victims of his creation?

1. Torn by remorse, horror, and despair 2. William and Justine

How long has Victor been away from home?

6 years

Where do Victor and the creature go to hear the creature's story?

A hut

What was the old man's name?

Delacey

What feeling resulted from the creature's growing knowledge?

Discussion

Explain Victor's state of mind at the beginning of Chapter 9.

He is very depressed.

_ and _ are both convinced of her innocence.

Elizabeth and Victor

Why did the family fall from prosperity?

Felix tried to free Safie's father from prison, he was caught and banished from his homeland (France).

How does the creature describe his first day of life? What are some of the things he saw, felt, and heard?

He first knew that he needed to be clothed so he found and put some of Victor's cloths on. Then he found a cloak to keep himself warm. At first he couldn't see barely anything, but eventually he say light. He felt cold, hunger and thirst. He heard the birds singing in the Forrest.

What is the creature's reaction to fire?

He is amazed that it gives him warmth and light, but he tries to touch it and quickly learns that it burns.

What happens when the creature enters the village?

He is attacked. Children scream and women faint.

Why did Victor choose to remain quiet about his belief about the murder?

He would have to explain his creation. He would be called a madman.

Where was Justine the night of William's murder?

Her aunt's house.

Why did the creature need to move around?

More food

What reward was offered to Felix?

Safie's hand in marriage

How did the locket get into Justine's pocket?

She does not know.

Why did Justine confess to the crime?

She hoped for absolution after she was threatened with excommunication from the Church.

The creature feels that if he can _ then he can help the Delacey family in some way.

Talk to them

What brought a change in Felix's demeanor?

The arrival of Safie.

What does Victor see as he retreats to the top of the mountain?

The creature

Who begins to narrating Chapter 11?

The monster

"I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam but I am they fallen angel, who thrust drivest from joy for no misdeed." Explain and give the religious reference.

The monster is comparing Victor to God, saying that he is Victor's first creation.

What is ironic about Victor's suicidal thoughts?

Two years ago he was obsessed with creating life. Now he wants to take his own.

Was the creature able to live completely unaided?

Yes. He knew he needed cloths, he figured that fire can cook.