The Frankenstein family
What was Victor`s mom`s name?
Caroline Beaufort
Does the Monster ever end up making fire?
No, but he learns how to tend to a fire
Where was Victor born?
Naples, Italy
Who the first victim`s name?
William Frankenstein
What is the Author's Name?
Bonus points for full name
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
How did Elizabeth enter the family?
Victor's mom adopted her
What did the Monster look like when first described?
8-foot-tall, hideously ugly creation, with translucent yellowish skin pulled so taut over the body that it “barely disguised the workings of the arteries and muscles underneath,” watery, glowing eyes, flowing black hair, black lips, and prominent white teeth.
What was Victor`s childhood friend named?
Henry Clerval
Why does the Monster kill Elizabeth?
As payback for Victor destroying his companion
Why did she write the book?
She had a competition with her friends and was inspired to write Frankenstein after imagining a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made
How did Victor's mom die?
She had scarlet fever
What does the Monster want from Victor?
He wants a female companion to live with
Describe Victor`s character traits.
Boundless ambition, a fascination with science and discovery, and a thirst for fame
How did Justine die?
She was hanged after being accused for murdering William
Where was the author born?
England
What was Victor`s dad`s name?
Alphonse Frankenstein
What is the first thing the Monster said to Frankenstein?
I expected this reception
What was the name of the captain on the ship, while rescuing Victor from the Artic?
Captain Robert Walton
Why did Victor and Elizabeth blame themselves for William's murder?
Both Victor and Elizabeth blame themselves for William's murder. Victor suspects, but doesn't openly admit, that it was his hideous creation, the Monster, who killed his brother. As for Elizabeth, she's worried because she thinks whomever murdered William was motivated by greed, wanting to steal the valuable locket she'd let William wear.
What century did she write the book?
17th Century
How many blood siblings does Victor have?
Two, William and Ernest
Why is the Monster mad at Victor Frankenstein?
Victor broke his agreement with the Monster.
How does Victor die?
A severe case of pneumonia
Why did Justine confess for doing something she didn`t?
In order to find forgiveness for her past, Justine felt it necessary to admit her guilt for William's murder. She believed that her confession would make righteous in God's eyes. Unfortunately, the lie made her feel even worse. Essentially, Justine's confession was to bring her solitude regarding her past.
How old was the author when her mom died?
She was 11 days old