General Info
Who is writing the letters that begin the novel?
Robert Walton
How does the creature learn to read?
He listens to the lessons being taught to Safie
What scientific goal does Victor pursue?
The secrets behind the creation of life.
Who is Frankenstein's closest friend?
Henry Clerval
What is galvanism?
An electrical current
use of electricity produced by a chemical reaction
Where is Walton travelling to?
The North Pole
The creature is shot after trying to save...
a girl (from drowning in a river)
After William's death, who does Victor say he specifically suffers more than?
Justine Moritz
Three scientists inspire Victor at a young age. Name one of them.
Cornelius Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, Paracelsus
Define physiognomy
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
Victor Frankenstein grows up in...
Geneva
Why does the creature threaten Victor by saying "I will be with you at your wedding."
Because Victor destroys the female creature
Describe the strange dream Victor has after the creature awakes
He dreams of Elizabeth; she turns into the corpse of his mother
Name 2 of the cottagers
Old Delacey, Agatha, Felix, Safie
List 3 common elements of gothic novels
1. Dark setting
2. Secrets
3. Shadows & Danger
4. Destruction of the Family
How is Elizabeth related to the Frankensteins?
She is Victor's adopted sister
Why does the creature try to kidnap a child?
He wanted to raise a child and train it not to be afraid of him
After Elizabeth's death, how does Victor try to bring the creature to justice at first?
He tells a magistrate (law official) about the creature's existence and murders.
A poor peasant woman gives Victor's mother...
Elizabeth!
Which 2 characters from Paradise Lost does the creature compare himself to?
Satan & Adam
How many brothers does Victor have? What are their names?
2: Ernest & William
The creature only eats...
Towards the end of the novel, Victor dedicates his life to...
killing the creature
This man accuses Victor of murder, but also helps him by sending a letter to Alphonse Frankenstein.
Mr. Kirwin
What two gothic elements did Mary Shelley add to her novel?
Corpses & scientific experiments