Characters
Who is the creature’s creator?
Victor Frankenstein
Where does Victor create the creature?
In his apartment in Ingolstadt
What theme is shown by Victor’s ambition?
The danger of too much knowledge
What does fire represent?
Knowledge that can help or hurt
What does the creature mean when he says, “I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend”?
He started kind, but pain and rejection made him act like a monster.
Who is Victor’s fiancée?
Elizabeth Lavenza
Why does the creature run away?
He is scared of how he looks and how Victor rejects him
What does the creature want most?
Love and acceptance
How is light used in the novel?
It symbolizes discovery and danger
Why does Victor call the creature “the demon”?
He blames the creature for the terrible things that happen, even though he created him.
Who was blamed for William’s death?
Justine Moritz
What does Victor do after the creature kills Elizabeth?
Victor becomes consumed with grief and resolves to hunt down and destroy the monster.
How does nature help Victor during hard times in the story?
Nature calms Victor and gives him peace when he is feeling stressed or sad. He often goes to the mountains or the woods to clear his mind.
What does the creature reading books symbolize?
His search for identity and understanding
Why does the creature read books like Paradise Lost?
He wants to understand himself and where he belongs in the world.
Who is Robert Walton?
An explorer writing letters to his sister
What does the creature ask Victor for?
A female companion
How does the story show the danger of keeping secrets?
Victor hides the truth about the creature, which leads to people dying and others being blamed. The novel shows that secrets can cause more pain in the end.
What does the north pole symbolize?
The edge of human knowledge and ambition
What does the quote “Learn from me... how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge” mean?
Victor warns that gaining knowledge without thinking can lead to bad results.
How is Victor like the creature?
Both feel alone and misunderstood
Why does Victor destroy the second creature?
He fears they’ll create more monsters
How is Frankenstein a warning story?
It warns about science without responsibility
What does nature’s reaction to Victor’s actions (like storms and harsh weather) symbolize in the novel?
It shows how nature reacts to victors bad choices and the bad decisions he made
Why does the creature say, “I will be with you on your wedding night”?
He is threatening Victor and shows how deeply hurt and angry he has become.