Characters
A young student of science, convinced he is the greatest.
Victor Frankenstein
When Frankenstein was a child, he saw this happen to a tree
Struck by lightning
When an author makes a reference to another piece of literature (name all four types)
Allusion
-Mythology
-Bible
-History
-Literature
Victor was encouraged by this person at college
Professor Waldman
Created from dead body parts and brought to life.
The Creature/Monster
Adopted by the Frankenstein family. Engaged to marry Victor.
Elizabeth Lavenza
Frankenstein experienced a death in the family at an early age
His mother died of Scarlet Fever
When we, the readers, have to guess something using clues provided by the author
Inference
This is how Victor treated the monster after he gave it life
Ran away/rejected it
Small child murdered by an unknown strangler.
William Frankenstein
Head of the Frankenstein family. Held public office for much of his adult life.
Alphonse Frankenstein
Frankenstein read books written by these ancient philosophers as a child
Alchemists
This tells us who is telling the story (two types)
Point of view
(First person, third person)
Victor received this terrible news in a letter from his father
William was murdered/strangled
Family servant accused of murdering William
Justine Moritz
Beloved mother. Died of scarlet fever.
Caroline Frankenstein
Frankenstein's father sent him to college here (name the school/town and country)
Ingolstadt, Germany
This is a huge exaggeration
Hyperbole
This was the result of Justine's trial
She was found guilty and hanged/executed
Best friend, father didn't want him to go to college
Henry Clerval
Young man, interested in a career in the military.
Ernest Frankenstein
This person discouraged Frankenstein when he first came to college because Frankenstein had read only very outdated ideas
Professor Krempe
The different types of conflict (Six!)
Person vs. Self / Man vs. Self
Person vs. Person /Man vs. Man
Person vs. Society / Man vs. Society
Person vs. Technology /Man vs. Technology
Person vs. Self/Man vs. Man
Person vs. Nature/ Man vs. Nature
Victor encounters the creature and it asks him to do something for him
Listen to his story
Teacher who is encouraging and kind to his students
Professor Waldman