Frankenstein 1
What does Walton long for?
Companionship
True or False. Victor tells Elizabeth about the monster.
False
What does the creature give to the family in the cottage?
Firewood
How does Victor feel when the monster first comes alive?
Disgusted/horrified
Where is the Frankenstein's family home?
Geneva
What is Galvanism?
stimulation of muscle contraction using an electric current
What is Caroline's dying wish?
For Victor and Elizabeth to marry and care for the family.
Who narrates the very begin and end of the novel?
Robert Walton
Who goes with Victor to Strasburgh?
Henry
The alternate name Shelley gave Frankenstein the novel:
The Modern Prometheus
How does Elizabeth come to live with the Frankensteins?
They adopt her when doing charity work
How does the monster feel at the end of the book?
sad/lonely/regretful
What does Victor decide to do with the second monster (the monster's wife)?
destroy it. Not make it come alive
The creature sorrowfully contrasts the relationship between Victor and himself to God and . . .
Adam
Who saves Victor in the artic?
Robert Walton
The person accused and sentenced to death for killing William is?
Justine
Name one of the themes we discussed regarding the novel.
Loneliness/isolation, ethical innovation, ambition, responsibility.
Why does the monster kill William?
Because his is a member of the Frankenstein family.
How does Victor die?
he is sick/weak
Why does the old man not scream or runaway when he opens the door to the monster?
he is blind
Who does Walton write his letters to?
His sister/Mrs. Saville
The creature claims he is miserable because he is...
Alone
What happens after the monster saves a girl from a river?
He is shot
Why does Victor need to be saved in the north pole?
His sled got destroyed/he is caught in the ice/his health is failing.
What did the monster want Victor to make for him in order to go away?
a wife/companion
Where did the monster say he would go off and hide if Victor grants his wish?
South America
Who is accused of killing Henry Clerval?
Victor
Why do the people think Justine killed the boy William?
Because she is found with his locket/necklace/pendant
What is the name of the "Arabian/Turkish" girl who joins the DeLacy family at the cottage?
Safie
When did the monster say he would come for Victor after he destroyed his female companion?
On his wedding night