The Creature and I
What is the primary emotion that the creature feels towards Frankenstein?
Anger, resentment, hatred.
How do humans react to the Creature?
With anger, fear, or aggression.
What is the biggest conflict in the novel?
How does the creature learn how to read and speak?
By watching the De Lacey family teach Safie.
What theme (message) is explored by the creature's experience with humans in this volume?
Longing for acceptance.
What does the creature ask of Frankenstein?
To make him a mate, companion, girlfriend, wife.
What does Frankenstein do to the De Lacey cottage after his last interaction with them?
He sets it on fire.
What conflict arises due to the creature meeting the De Lacey family?
What does the creature discover when he looks in the pool of water?
That he is hideous or ugly.
What common emotion do both the creature and Frankenstein feel that is explored as a theme in this volume?
Isolation or lonliness
What does the creature threaten if Frankenstein does not fulfill his request?
Revenge and harm to his loved ones.
Why does the creature approach the De Lacey's family?
To gain acceptance, love, compansionship
What emotions does the creature struggle with when watching the De Lacey family?
Envy, jealously, loneliness
Why was William really murdered?
Because the creature discovered that he was part of Frankenstein's family.
What theme is explored through the creature and Frankenstein's relationship?
What does the creature promise to do if Frankenstein fulfills his request?
The creature will leave all humans and Frankenstein alone forever.
What happens when the father of the drowning girl comes upon the creature and her?
He chases his off and shots him.
What internal conflict is Frankenstein struggling with when he hears the request from the creature?
He struggles with the whether or not to make a companion for him.
Why did the creature target children as his new companions after the incident with the De Laceys?
Because he believed they are easier to teach or manipulate.
What theme is shown through the human response to the creature?
The rejection or prejudice of others due to their looks/ lack of beauty.
What is Frankenstein's fear about fulfilling the creature's request?
That the new creature will be even more dangerous.
What does the creature decide humans are after all his interactions with them?
Unjust, evil, prejudice
What conflict does the creature experience when it comes to humans?
The tension between his desire for companionship and the judgment of humans.
What do we learn about the real origin of the locket in Justine's pocket?
The creature placed it there while she was sleeping.
What theme is shown in the creature's actions after he attempts to meet the De Laceys?
Rejection can set one on the path for revenge.