Literature Terms
What is imagery?
Description that appeals to the 5 senses
What was the reason Frankenstein killed Elizabeth?
Victor killed the "wife" he made for Frankenstein and Frankenstein wanted revenge
Who is Elizabeth?
Victor's sister and wife
Define the word Dread
great fear or apprehension
William was the first of Victor's family members to die.
False. His mother was the first to pass.
What is theme?
the message/lesson of a story
Who is the first character to die in the story?
Victor's mother
Who is Justine? What was she arrested for?
Justine worked for Victor's family and she was arrested for William's murder (but she was innocent!)
Where is Geneva?
City in Switzerland
Victor says, "My travels were long and my sufferings were great."
False. Frankenstein said this.
What is symbolism?
A person, place, or thing that represents an abstract idea
Why was Justine convicted for William's murder?
She had a necklace that was around William's neck in her pocket.
Who's William?
Victor-s younger brother who passed away
What is Ingolstadt in the story?
Victor's university!
What is a Societal Fear?
Something society fears! like disease!
Why does Victor destroy Frankenstein's "bride?"
Victor is worried what she may become. He is concerned about the human race and if she will be more blood thirsty than Frankenstein.
Who's Felix?
He is one of the people in the cottage that Frankenstein stalked when he first escaped. Frankenstein learned English from watching Felix and his family.
Define the word Inherit
receive (money, property, or a title) at the death of the previous holder.
What is a dynamic character?
A character that shows change throughout a story.
How does the story end?
Victor dies and Frankenstein has plans to die as his mission in now complete, he goes off into the sunset.
Who's Mr. Kirwin?
The judge in Victor's court case
What does Monsieur mean?
French term for "sir"