Walton’s Voyage
To whom does Walton write his letters?
Margaret (his sister)
Who is adopted into the Frankenstein family as a “gift”?
Elizabeth Lavenza
How tall is the creature Victor creates?
Eight feet tall
Who is murdered in Chapter 7?
William Frankenstein
What theme is shared by Walton and Victor?
Dangerous pursuit of knowledge
What is Walton’s goal for his expedition?
To discover a northern passage and unlock scientific secrets
What event sparks Victor’s interest in science?
Lightning destroying a tree during a storm
What is Victor’s reaction when the creature awakens?
He flees in horror
Who is accused of the murder?
Justine Moritz
What does the lightning-struck tree symbolize?
Nature’s destructive power
What strange sight does Walton see on the ice?
A gigantic figure riding a sledge
Where does Victor go to university?
University of Ingolstadt
Where does Victor encounter the creature again after its creation?
On the glacier near Mont Blanc
What evidence is found on Justine?
A locket belonging to William
What does Victor’s isolation during study represent?
Obsession and detachment from humanity
What does Walton admire about Victor when he meets him?
His intelligence, eloquence, and emotional depth
What tragedy delays Victor’s departure to school?
His mother’s death from scarlet fever
What does the creature request from Victor?
To listen to his story and understand his suffering
Why does Victor feel guilty about Justine’s fate?
He knows the creature is the real killer
What does the creature’s loneliness reveal?
The need for empathy and companionship
What theme connects Walton and Victor?
Obsession with knowledge and ambition
What warning does Victor give about his pursuit of science?
It led to misery and destruction
Why does the creature feel rejected by humanity?
His appearance causes fear and hatred
What theme is highlighted by Justine’s execution?
Injustice and the failure of society to see truth
What literary genre does Frankenstein help define?
Gothic and science fiction