Ambition
What does Frankenstein suggest that ambition is?
Dangerous.
Can you describe the Monster's alienation in 2 words?
Immediate and profound.
What natural occurrence influenced Victor?
Lightening.
What does Frankenstein believe the monster allows him to create?
He can "renew life" and create a "new species".
Where did Frankenstein and his family live?
Switzerland
When Frankenstein's ambition motivates him what does he say it creates within him?
A monster.
How does Frankenstein experience alienation in the novel?
Primarily due to his obsessive pursuit of scientific knowledge and since he created the monster.
How does the monster feel towards the human race?
Hatred and envy since he feels he's been treated unfairly due to his appearance.
Why is Justine on trial?
For William's murder. William's locket was found in a pocket of Justine's clothing.
What 2 major events happened to Frankenstein when he was 17 years old?
His mother died,he went to college.
Who does Frankenstein compare his ambition to?
Satan.
How does the monster experience alienation?
Abandoned and rejected by Victor and society.
Why was the monster angry with Frankenstein?
He made him the only one of his kind.
Why does Frankenstein remain quiet during Justine's trial?
He realizes Justine is not the killer and the Monster is.
Who is accused of the murder of Victor's childhood friend?
Victor Frankenstein
What does Frankenstein say he has to follow?
He has a moral duty to follow his ambition.
Their experiences of feeling isolated and rejected.
The loss of his health, sanity, and basically his life.
Why does Frankenstein create the monster?
So he can discover the secrets of "life and death".
When the monster addresses Frankenstein as "Man!" what is he about to announce?
That he will kill Frankenstein's family.
How is his ambition described?
He describes his ambition as an external force beyond his control. Comparing it to a raging river sweeping away everything in its path.
Where does Victor's alienation stem from?
His guilt, ambition, and his genius.
Why does the monster want revenge?
He hates Frankenstein for abandoning him after his creation.
How does Frankenstein figure out that the Monster killed William?
He went out to the woods where William's body was and caught the Monster lurking.
What is the name of Frankenstein's childhood friend?
Henry Clerval