💬 CATEGORY 1: Characters
Who is the scientist who created the Creature?
Victor Frankenstein
Where does most of Frankenstein take place?
Europe (Geneva, the mountains, and the Arctic)
What is a “theme” in a story?
The big idea or lesson the author wants to teach
What does fire symbolize in the story?
Knowledge and danger
What real-life idea is like Victor creating the Creature?
Scientists making robots, AI, or cloning
Who wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What time period is the story set in?
The late 1700s
What theme is shown when Victor doesn’t take care of the Creature?
Responsibility for your actions
What does ice/snow symbolize?
Loneliness and sadness
How does the story connect to judging others?
The Creature is rejected because of his appearance
What does the Creature want most from people?
Love and friendship
What happens when Victor finishes his experiment?
He gets scared and runs away
What theme is shown when both Victor and the Creature are alone and sad?
Isolation and loneliness
What does the Creature represent?
Being misunderstood or rejected
What lesson about mental health can we learn from the story?
Loneliness and rejection can lead to anger or sadness
Who is Victor’s kind and caring fiancée?
Elizabeth
Where does Victor chase the Creature at the end of the story?
The Arctic
What theme teaches that looks don’t show what’s inside a person?
Don’t judge by appearances (Prejudice)
What does nature symbolize?
Peace, healing, and balance
What lesson about power does the book teach?
Power must be used responsibly
Who is Victor’s best friend that values nature and kindness?
Henry Clerval
What happens to Victor at the end?
He becomes sick and dies while chasing the Creature
What theme warns that too much curiosity or power can be dangerous?
The danger of unchecked ambition or science
What lesson do all these symbols help teach?
That power and isolation can hurt both the creator and the creation
What modern message does Frankenstein still teach today?
Science and technology must be used with care and empathy