The Monster
What is the monster’s reaction to being abandoned by Victor?
What is anger and a desire for revenge?
Who in Frankenstein's life dies, causing him to become obsessed with defeating death?
His mother
describe the monster's manner of speaking and why it is important
Eloquent; differs from societal assumptions
Torpor
a state of laziness or lifelessness
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
talisman
How does the creature initially feel about humans?
What is a desire for companionship and acceptance?
What does Victor do after creating the monster?
What is he flees in horror and guilt?
What is the significance of the letters at the beginning of the novel?
What are they provide context and introduce themes?
countenance
appearence or facial expressions
a feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, or a lack of well-being, often accompanied by fatigue
malaise
What physical features distinguish the monster?
What are yellow eyes, grey skin, black lips, and a massive stature?
Who is killed first by the monster?
Who is William Frankenstein?
How does Shelley create suspense in the story?
What is foreshadowing
eloquence
stylish speech
a vivid red to reddish-orange color
vermillion
Why is the monster shot at?
What is saving a drowning girl?
What major decision does Victor make at the end of the novel?
What is to pursue the monster to the Arctic?
Double STAMPARDY
Sir Isaac Newton is said to have avowed that he felt like a child picking up shells beside the great and unexplored ocean of truth.
What literary device is this?
What is simile?
benevolent
Friendly or kind
lasting a very short time
ephemeral
How does the creature learn to speak and read?
What are observing the De Lacey family?
How does the novel end?
What is Victor dies from exhaustion and the monster vows to end his own life?
Give an instance of foreshadowing
Answers may vary
ameliorate
to try to make a situation better
extremely stupid or foolish.
asinine