Victor
This is the important part of well-being that Victor neglects during his studies.
What is his physical health?
Because the creature eavesdropped on Felix, who offered Safie tutoring sessions, this was gained.
What is vocabulary?
"Remember that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed." This is an example of which literary device?
What is allusion?
This character experienced rejection "at the hands of her biological family."
Who is Justine Moritz?
Shelley's mention of "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is an example of this.
What is allusion?
At one point Victor finds comfort in this sleepy activity.
What is Victor's dream about his family?
This is where the creature finds a leather bag carrying the keys to his literate knowledge (books).
What is the woods?
"[T]he blast tore along like a mighty avalanche and produced a kind of insanity in my spirits that burst all bounds of reason and reflection." This literary device is shown in the quote.
What is a simile?
After the trial, this person becomes jaded about the world.
Who is Elizabeth?
Frankenstein is considered being an epistolary novel because it is written using this form.
What is letter form? (It is made up of letters which can also be called epistles.)
This is what Victor is accused of and put on trial for.
What is murder?
This is the person the creature first makes himself purposefully known to in order to hopefully become a part of the family.
Who is De Lacey, the father of Agatha and Felix of the rustic family (the family in the cottage)?
"You seek knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been." This is an example of which literary device?
What is a metaphor?
This innocent friend of Victor's was strangled to death while in Scotland.
Who is Henry Clerval?
The creature does this to Victor when the creature pulls back the bed drapes after just being given life.
What is grins and holds out his hand to Victor?
This prevents Victor from fulfilling his final pledge and ending his nightmarish creation.
What is his own death?
The creature convinces Victor, since he's the creator, that he is responsible for the resulting death and destruction. This is done for this lonely request.
How does the monster compel Victor to agree to his request of making a female companionship for the monster?
"...I feel my heart glow with enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven..." This exaggeration is an example of this literary device.
What is hyperbole?
Victor was unable to pay this for his freedom.
What is a large sum as bond to release him from prison?
The spirits are a symbol of this in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
What is guilt?
This leads Victor to conceal weapons under his clothes.
What is paranoia?
This is what the creature finally expresses at the end of the novel.
What are remorse and repentance?
"Two I have already destroyed; other victims await their destiny; but you, Clerval, my friend, my benefactor--" This interruption is an example of this.
Aposiopesis
This is the reason Victor is found alone on the ice by Walton at the beginning of the novel.
What is Victor is searching for the man who fled from him?
This is another device, besides nature and studying that is used to calm Victor later in the novel.
What are photos?