characters
this character is the creator of the monster
Victor Frankenstein
This is the country where victor studies and creates the monster
switzerland
this theme examines the impact of isolation on the human psyche
loneliness
this is the city where victor attends university.
ingolstadt
this element symbolizes the dangers of unchecked ambition
fire
This character is victors Frankenstein best friend
Henry Clerval
this is the monsters request from victor
a female companion
this theme explores the consequences of pursuing knowledge beyond accepted boundaries
forbidden knowledge
this is the year when Frankenstein was first published
1818
this natural element is often depicted as a source of solace and a reflection of the characters emotions
nature
This character is wrongfully accused and executed for Williams murder
Justine Moritz
what is the profession of victor frankenstein
scientist
this theme deals with the feelings of being isolated from society
alienation vs. loneliness
this is where victor retreats to recover from his illness and find solace in nature
swiss Alps
this imagery often symbolizes knowledge and discovery, but also has the potential to cause destruction
light
victor frankensteins fiance
elizabeth lavenza
this is the reason victor travels to the Orkney islands
to create a mate for the monster
this theme involves the moral and ethical obligations of the characters
duty vs. responsibility
serves as the final confrontation between victor and his creation
arctic ice floes
this figure represents the consequences of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge
the monster
this characters letters frame the narrative of "frankenstein"
robert walton
this is the reason why the monster seeks revenge on victor
abandonment
this theme questions the ethics of scientific experimentation
the responsibility of science
this is where victors family resides and where he finds brief moments of happiness
geneva
the Arctic setting in frankenstein symbolizes these two states, reflecting victors emotional condition and the monsters isolation
isolation and desolation