Frankenstein Characters
Who is the narrator at the very beginning of the novel?
Robert Walton
What tragic event happens to Victor’s family after he animates the Creature?
William Frankenstein, Victor’s younger brother, is murdered.
Who says, “I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel”?
The Creature.
What theme is highlighted when Victor isolates himself to pursue his studies and experiments?
The dangers of unchecked ambition.
What does the lightning striking the tree symbolize in Victor’s childhood?
The destructive power of nature and the spark of Victor’s scientific curiosity.
Who is Victor Frankenstein’s closest childhood friend?
Henry Clerval
What causes Victor to fall ill after creating the Creature?
His overwhelming guilt, fear, and exhaustion.
Who describes their ambition as “the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn”?
Victor Frankenstein.
How does the Creature’s reaction to rejection explore the theme of isolation?
His loneliness causes him to feel anger, rejection, and hatred.
What does the Creature’s presence in the woods near Geneva symbolize?
His isolation and exclusion from society.
Who does Victor consider to be "the cause of his misfortunes" as of page 150?
The creature
How does Victor learn about William’s death?
He receives a letter from his father.
Who says, “I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body”?
Victor Frankenstein.
What theme is explored when Victor refuses to tell anyone about the Creature, despite the consequences?
The theme of secrecy and guilt.
What setting provides Victor with temporary relief and peace after the Creature’s creation?
The beauty of the natural landscape around Mont Blanc.
Which character is accused of the murder of William?
Justine Moritz
What does Victor see when he returns to Geneva after William’s death?
He sees the Creature lurking in the woods and immediately suspects it is responsible for William’s murder.
Which character says, “The tortures of the accused did not equal mine”?
Victor Frankenstein (when he feels guilt for Justine’s fate).
How does Justine’s wrongful execution highlight the theme of justice and injustice?
It shows how society often condemns the innocent while ignoring the true source of harm.
What does Victor’s laboratory symbolize?
The dangers of unchecked scientific ambition and secrecy.
How does the Creature describe the De Lacey family when he observes them?
He calls them “superior beings” and admires their kindness, love, and intelligence.
How does Justine react to being accused of William’s murder?
She confesses falsely under pressure, though she is innocent.
Who writes to Victor, “Get well, and return to us. You will find a happy, cheerful home, and friends who love you dearly”?
Elizabeth Lavenza.
How does Victor’s ambition relate to the theme of man vs. nature?
Victor’s attempt to conquer nature through science results in chaos and suffering, showing the consequences of disrupting natural order.
What does the storm in the mountains symbolize when Victor first sees the Creature after William’s death?
The chaos and darkness that Victor’s creation has brought into his life.