Frankenstein
Who was accused for Henry Clerval's murder?
Victor Frankenstein
What goal did Frankenstein pursue?
The creation of life
When is this story told and by whom?
It's told by Victor to the Captain Walton in the days before Victor dies (of the ship that rescued him).
Who is Henry Clerval?
Frankenstein's best friend
Why was Victor nervous and scared for his wedding day?
The monster had told him he would show up.
What major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?
His mother died and he went to the university to study science.
What observations did the creature make about the people in the cottage?
He saw that they cared for each other, they were also sad and hungry/ that the old man was treated with respect
Who is Alphonse Frankenstein? How did he die?
Victor's father. He died of grief
Why does Victor feel guilty about William's death?
Because his creature killed him and he feels responsible
Why is Frankenstein in the arctic?
He in search of the creature
How was Justine set up with William's murder?
Who is Robert Walton?
The Captain of the ship that rescues Victor Frankenstein.
What was Victor's reaction to Justine's accusation of murdering William?
He knew the creature had comitted the murder but didn't dare to tell his horrible secret to anyone.
How does the creature learn to speak?
He watches (and helps) the De Lacey family (until he is chased away)
What action made Victor realize he had to kill the monster?
Elizabeth's murder on their wedding night.
Who is William Frankenstein?
Victor’s youngest brother and the first of the monster's victims.
How does the creature justify his actions?
Frankenstein left him, he is lonely, he is hated by humans, and Victor fails to make him a companion
How did Elizabeth come to live with Victor?
His mother adopted her
The monster does this after finding out his "father" is dead...
Possibly kill himself: jumps off the ship & runs into the icy tundra with his father's body.
Who did not write Frankenstein (though he did help edit it)?
Who is Percy Shelley?