Victors Life
Where was Victor Frankenstein born?
Geneva, Switzerland
What is the creatures primary desire?
Companionship and acceptance
Who is accused of Williams murder?
Justine Mortiz
"I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body."
Victor Frankenstein
What theme is explored through Victors relentless pursuit of knowledge?
The danger of unchecked ambition
Who was Victors closest friend?
Henry Clerval
Which literary work does the creature read that influences his understanding of humanity?
Paradise Lost
What natural phenomenon influences Victors scientific pursuits?
Lightning
"I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?"
The creature
What theme is highlighted by the creatures rejection by society?
Isolation and alienation
What event led to pursue scientific studies?
A lightning strike that destroyed a tree
How does the creature learn to speak and understand human emotions?
Observing the De Lacey family
Where does Victor first have a conversation with the creature?
On a glacier near Montanvert
"I am blind and cannot judge of your countenance, but there is something in your words which persuades me that you are sincere."
De Lacey
What theme is evident in Victors relationship with his family?
Familial bonds and responsibilities
Which professor at Ingolstadt inspired Victors interest in modern science?
Professor Waldman
What does the creature request Victor to create for him?
A female companion
What happens to Victor after he completes his creation?
He becomes ill
"I bitterly feel the want of a friend... when I am glowing with the enthusiasm of success, there will be none to participate my joy."
Robert Walton
What theme is explored through the creatures desire for a companion?
Companionship and the need for connection
What was Victors initial reaction upon bringing the creature to life?
Horror/Disgust
What tragic event does the creature cause on Victors wedding night?
The death of Elizabeth
What is the ultimate consequence of Victors ambition?
The destruction of his loved ones and his own demise
"William and Justine were assassinated, and the murderer escapes; he walks about the world free, and perhaps respected."
Elizabeth Lavenza
What theme is central to the novels conclusion?
Revenge and its destructive consequences