Characters
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
This ambitious scientist creates the Creature.
What is the University of Ingolstadt?
The university where Victor studies science and creates the Creature.
What is the secret of creating life?
Victor becomes obsessed with discovering this secret.
What is Romanticism?
The idea that nature can both comfort and overpower humans reflects this movement.
Who is Adam?
“I ought to be thy Adam…” references this biblical figure.
Who is Robert Walton?
This Arctic explorer rescues Victor and writes letters to his sister.
What is the Arctic?
The icy region where Victor chases the Creature at the end of the novel.
Who is William Frankenstein?
The first person murdered by the Creature.
What is ambition?
Victor’s downfall is caused by this dangerous trait.
Who is the Creature?
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful” is spoken by this character.
Who is Elizabeth Lavenza?
Victor’s childhood friend and later his wife.
What is Geneva?
Victor’s hometown in Switzerland.
Who is Justine Moritz?
The servant executed for William’s murder.
What is nature vs. human corruption?
The contrast between peaceful nature and violent events highlights this theme.
What is creating the Creature?
“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” connects to Victor’s reaction after this event.
Who is Henry Clerval?
Victor’s best friend who is strangled by the Creature.
What are the Alps?
The mountains where the Creature confronts Victor and tells his story.
Who are Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelous, and Albert Magnus?
Victor becomes interested in science after reading the works of these outdated scientists.
What is God?
Victor takes on a role usually associated with this higher power.
What is rejection or suffering?
“I am malicious because I am miserable” shows that the Creature believes his evil comes from this.
Who is Old Man De Lacey?
The blind De Lacey family member who speaks kindly to the Creature.
What is the De Lacey cottage?
The cottage where the Creature secretly observes a family.
Who is creating the Creature? and what are they doing?
Victor isolates himself while working on this secret project.
What is Subline?
The romantic idea emphasizes the power and beauty of nature.
What is the danger of knowledge or ambition?
“Learn from me… how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge…” reflects this theme.