Chapters 1-5:
Who is Henry Clerval and what is his relation to Victor?
Henry Clerval is Victor's childhood friend.
What is the first part of Elizabeth’s letter about?
The first part is about his illness and her concern.
When the creature enters a village, what happens?
He is attacked by villagers
What did the creature do at the cottage when he returned and found that the DeLaceys had moved out?
He burned the house down.
Who had been the creature’s most recent victim?
Henry Clerval
What is one major event that happened to Frankenstein when he was 17?
His mom died and/or his father sent him to Inglostadt to study abroad.
What was Justine being accused of?
The murder of William Frankenstein.
What does the creature spend the winter doing?
Tries to understand the language of the family in the cottage
What did the creature want from Frankenstein and why?
He wanted Frankenstein to make a female companion so he wouldn’t feel lonely.
What happened on the night of Frankenstein and Elizabeth’s wedding?
The creature broke into the room and killed Elizabeth.
Why does Victor's father send him send him to the University of Ingolstadt?
Victor's father believes Victor should study in another country.
Victor plans to return home for a visit to Geneva in the autumn, but what prevents him?
Several accidents and snow prevented Victor from returning home.
Why does the creature want to learn human language?
He seems to want to connect with humans
What threat did the creature make when he saw Frankenstein destroy his second creation?
The creature threatened Frankenstein that he would see him on his wedding night.
What request does Frankenstein make of Robert Walton?
He asks Robert Walton to destroy the creature if he ever has the option.
Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness?
Henry Clerval.
Before returning to his house in Geneva, Victor wanted to visit what spot?
The place where his brother was killed.
What feelings does the creature have after seeing himself?
He is despondent when he sees how he’s hideously ugly
What discovery did the creature make when he approached the boy?
He seized the small boy and discovered that he was William Frankenstein.
Why is Victor accused of the murder?
Victor was accused of the murder because witnesses saw a single man in a boat leaving the scene.
How did Elizabeth come to live with the Frankensteins?
Caroline Frankenstein saw her with a poor peasant family and offered to raise her in better circumstances.
Victor compares himself to what kind of wounded animal?
A wounded deer hiding in the woods.
When the creature finds the portmanteau, what is inside?
Three books including “Paradise Lost”. The creature is shocked by how alike him and adam are in the book. They seem to both disappoint their creator.
How did the creature feel after this deed?
He was delighted that he was able to create despair for his creator.
What is Victor’s mental condition after he is finally released as a suspect in the murder?
After Victor is released, his mental state has deteriorated, and he requires medication since he has become suicidal.