Myth of Prometheus
This brother of Prometheus distributed traits to animals but forgot to save any for humans.
Who is Epimetheus?
This author wrote the preface to Frankenstein and is credited as the novel's creator.
Who is Mary Shelley?
Who is the author of the letters in the beginning of Frankenstein?
Who is Robert Walton?
Where was Victor Frankenstein born?
What is Geneva, Switzerland?
This professor’s lecture on chemistry reignited Victor’s interest in science.
Who is M. Waldman?
Prometheus stole this element from the gods, enabling humans to create tools and survive.
What is fire?
This scientist is mentioned in the preface as believing that certain events in the story are not impossible.
Who is Dr. Darwin?
To whom does Walton write his letters?
Who is his sister or Margaret Saville?
Who is Victor's close friend, whom he mentions in Chapter 1?
Who is Henry Clerval?
What tragic event occurs in Victor's family that deeply affects him in Chapter 2?
What is the death of his mother?
To prevent human extinction, Zeus had Hermes distribute these two virtues to all people, ensuring the stability of cities.
What are justice and reverence?
In the preface, Shelley claims her story is based on an event that Dr. Darwin and some writers believed was not impossible. What field is Dr. Darwin associated with?
What is physiology?
What does Walton name his ship?
What is the St. Peters?
Who does Victor's family adopt when he is young?
Who is Elizabeth Lavenza?
Where does Victor become a student?
These two gods were associated with the arts Prometheus stole to benefit mankind.
Who are Hephaestus and Athena?
Mary Shelley wrote her story during the summer of 1816 in this country.
What is Switzerland?
Who does Walton meet in the Arctic?
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
What does Victor say he was particularly interested in as a child?
What is science or natural philosophy?
This professor at Ingolstadt mocked Victor for studying outdated texts on alchemy.
Who is M. Krempe?
Zeus decreed that anyone without reverence and justice should face this punishment.
What is death?
In the preface, Shelley mentions being inspired by conversations and ghost stories. What type of stories did she and her friends tell?
What are German ghost stories?
What does Walton feel is missing in his life, as expressed in his letters?
What is a true friend or companion?
What natural event captures Victor's interest in science?
What is lightning?
Henry Clerval lamented that he could not accompany Victor to university and had this future planned for himself, as determined by his father.
What is becoming a partner in business?