Walton's Voyage
Who is Walton writing letters to during his voyage?
His sister, Margaret Saville.
Where was Victor Frankenstein born?
Geneva, Switzerland.
Where does Victor go to study and eventually create the creature?
The University of Ingolstadt.
What famous work of literature does Walton reference in his letters?
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
What theme is introduced by Victor’s obsession with creating life?
The dangers of unchecked ambition and playing God.
What is Walton’s ultimate goal on his voyage?
To discover a new passage through the Arctic and advance scientific knowledge.
What is the name of Victor’s close childhood friend?
Henry Clerval.
What field of science does Victor pursue that leads to the creature’s creation?
Natural philosophy, particularly the secrets of life and death.
Which philosopher's work strongly influences Victor’s early studies?
Cornelius Agrippa.
How is the Arctic setting a symbol in Walton’s letters?
It symbolizes isolation and the uncharted territories of human knowledge.
What does Walton find on the ice before meeting Victor Frankenstein?
A mysterious man pursuing another figure, who turns out to be Victor.
Who becomes part of the Frankenstein family when Victor is a young boy?
Elizabeth Lavenza, adopted by Victor's family.
How does Victor react when the creature comes to life?
He is horrified and disgusted by the creature’s appearance.
What shift in Victor’s scientific approach happens after he begins his formal studies at university?
He moves from outdated alchemical ideas to modern chemistry and biology.
What recurring theme is evident in Victor’s reaction to the creature’s birth?
The consequences of irresponsible creation and abandonment.
How does Walton describe his feelings about finding a friend like Victor?
He longs for intellectual companionship and believes he’s finally found it in Victor.
What subjects fascinate Victor during his early studies?
Alchemy, natural philosophy, and the works of Agrippa, Paracelsus, and Albertus Magnus.
What happens to Victor immediately after the creature’s creation?
He falls into a feverish illness for several months.
Which professor encourages Victor to abandon his earlier studies of outdated alchemy?
Professor M. Waldman.
What symbol does the lightning that strikes a tree near Victor’s home represent?
The destructive power of nature and foreshadowing the impact of Victor’s experiments.
What ominous event happens before Walton meets Victor?
His ship becomes trapped in ice, foreshadowing the dangerous journey ahead.
What tragedy strikes Victor’s family as he prepares to leave for university?
His mother, Caroline Beaufort, dies of scarlet fever.
Who cares for Victor during his illness after the creature’s creation?
His friend Henry Clerval nurses him back to health.
Which professor initially discourages Victor’s interest in alchemy but sparks his determination to study natural philosophy?
Professor M. Krempe.
What theme is explored through Walton’s desire for friendship and Victor’s isolation?
The importance of human connection and the dangers of isolation.