Chapter 17-18
Did Victor want to create a companion for the creature? Why did he decide to do so in the end?
No, he was vehemently against it and he only agreed to do so to save his family?
Where did Frankenstein go to create the female creature?
Victor goes to a solitude and desolate cabin on an island off the coast of Scotland
Who is Mr. Kirwin?
The magistrate of the Irish village Frankenstein sailed to after falling asleep on his boat. Victor was brought to him when the villagers believed he had killed Clerval.
Why did Frankenstein get married to Elizabeth even though he knew the creature was after him?
Frankenstein got married to Elizabeth because she was questioning him about whether he loved another woman. He also thought that if he married Elizabeth he would finally be happy and would finally get away from the Creature.
How does Frankenstein die?
His health, which had never really recovered, forces him into bed rest, where he eventually dies.
Who organized for Henry Clerval to join Victor in England?
Elizabeth
Why did Frankenstein destroy the female creature that he had made? How did the creature react to this?
A: Frankenstein destroyed the female creature because he considered the outcome of making it. He realized that this outcome would destroy the world because the creature was a monster and would cause more damage, even though destroying it would make the creature mad. After Frankenstein had destroyed it, the creature became very angry and vowed revenge.
In what ways did Victor’s actions make it seem he was the murderer, despite his innocence?
He became agitated at the method of murder, said “‘Have my murderous machinations deprived you also, my dearest Henry, of life? Two I have already destroyed; other victims await their destiny…’” (pg 191) when seeing the body, called himself the murderer of William. Justine, and Clerval in his fever, acted horrified when a visitor is mentioned to have come for him, etc.
How does Elizabeth die? How does Frankenstein know she's dead even before he sees her body?
Elizabeth dies at the hands of the Creature. Frankenstein knows she's dead because he hears her scream and so he just assumes that she is dead, that the creature has killed her.
What does Frankenstein consider his only joy?
His dreams, where he sees and talks to who he believes are his real family.
How does Frankenstein’s hatred influence his interactions with the creature in these chapters?
It causes him to stifle any sort of compassion he feels towards the creature and constantly question his motives, despite the creature’s genuine words.
How does Frankenstein's wish for solitude differ from Clerval's desire to be with his friend?
While Frankenstein's wish for solitude stems mostly from his own guilt and is a way to reach his goal of appeasing his creation, Clerval's wish for his friend's company is all about his desire to help his friend and his affection for Frankenstein. Frankenstein finds a solitude place to finish his female creature because he fears confronting his problems, while Clerval just wants to be his friend. This demonstrates how they are different in the way that they go about solving the issue.
Why is Mr. Kirwin kind to Frankenstein when the other villagers are not?
At first, it is because Mr. Kirwin has a kind nature and wants to prevent the suffering of any human being. Later in the chapter, it seems that Mr. Kirwin believes Frankenstein innocent and sympathizes with him.
how does Frankenstein's guilt of Clerval's murder harm others in these chapters?
Clerval's murder during these chapters harms his relationship with Elizabeth since she believes he no longer loves her since he is so distant from her. He also becomes obsessed with the creature which causes him to tell Elizabeth to go to bed without him which leads to her death. This illustrates how VIctor's paranoia of the creature leads to his downfall but also the downfall of his family since he fails to get help from them.
How does Walton’s reaction to the creature show how he differs from Frankenstein?
Walton, though at first horrified by the creature, asks him to stay, not running like Frankenstein did. He also feels a compassion towards him that Frankenstein never felt. He only seems to indicate the creature is monstrous because of his actions, not because of his appearance, despite finding it terrifying.
How are Frankenstein and the creature’s feelings about solitude different?
Frankenstein seeks solitude as a way to center himself and a way to protect his loved ones, while the creature considers solitude the most miserable experience and the cause of his hatred.
How does Frankenstein's solitude affect the reasoning behind the destruction of the female?
Frankenstein's solitude causes him to become paranoid about all the things that the female creature and his creature could do together. He comes up with a million terrible things that could happen and decides to destroy the female "thus situated, employed
What do Frankenstein’s wishes for death in this chapter convey about him?
They show how miserable and remorseful he is about the creature’s actions and how much he longs for an escape from the torture he believes life is.
How does nature reflect Frankenstein's emotional state within these chapters? How does this change after the death of Elizabeth?
A: in these chapters, nature reflects Frankenstein's despair. Throughout the novel nature is illustrated as a peaceful image, but during these chapters, nature fails to do this. The mountains and stormy nature demonstrate his guilt and the feeling he has about his guilt. After the death of Elizabeth though nature becomes even more hostile illustrating his despair growing. This change demonstrates how Frankenstein has been consumed by the guilt of his creation and his growing grief and can no longer find peace within the beauty of nature
What do the creature’s words after Frankenstein’s death show about him?
His expressed feelings of regret, self-loathing, and blame show the creature’s conflict about Frankenstein, the man who created and abandoned him, and the man to whom he caused so much pain. He feels guilty about what he has done and how he let revenge rule him, but also feels that he was forced into it by what others, namely Frankenstein, had done to him.
How does nature affect Frankenstein and Clerval? Why are their reactions different? Provide text evidence.
It soothes Frankenstein and pushes aside his melancholy, but only when he isn’t too stuck in his thoughts to enjoy it. Clerval experiences wonder and joy from being around the beauty of nature. Their experiences are so different because, while Clerval has had little misfortune and no guilt, Frankenstein is weighed down by his sadness and remorse over what he has done.
How does the creature's need for revenge affect Frankenstein? How does this search cause Frankenstein to become paranoid? provide textual evidence
The creature's relentless revenge cycle causes Frankenstein to become paranoid because he becomes consumed with fear. As the cycle continues, Frankenstein begins to believe that the creature is always watching him and begins isolating himself from everyone. This affects his physical and mental health, and he begins to believe wholeheartedly that the creature is out to get him.
How is Frankenstein’s perception of nature changed by Clerval’s death and his subsequent imprisonment? Provide text evidence.
He, for a time, can no longer appreciate nature as he used to and only sees gloomy darkness, even when the day is just as sunny and nature-filled as any other. His thoughts prevent him from finding any joy in the land and its beauty.
How does the force of the revenge cycle affect others specifically in the creature and Frankenstein's relationship? Find text evidence.
the force of the revenge cycle is essential to the creature and Frankensteins relationship. This causes the creature to vow that he will be with Frankenstein on his wedding night. This then leads to the creature killing Elizabeth. The revenge cycle is harmful to all that is involved within it.
How do Frankenstein and/or the creature’s actions cause a continuous cycle of revenge in this chapter? Provide at least 2 examples with text evidence.
Frankenstein vowing revenge in the cemetery; the creature’s laughter and words at the grave taunting Frankenstein into a vengeful rage; the creature not letting his trail be lost, still trying to keep Frankenstein miserable and following him as his revenge; the creature’s written taunts along the way to once again keep Frankenstein anguished and filled with revenge; Frankenstein’s request to Walton to kill the creature if he dies before he can, unwilling to let his need for revenge rest, even when he is near death.