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Who is the scientist that creates the Monster?
Victor Frankenstein
What is the first tragic event that sets Victor Frankenstein on his path?
The death of Victor’s mother, which motivates him to learn about science and seek immortality.
What theme is explored through the Monster's search for acceptance?
The theme of acceptance and the consequences of social rejection.
Where does Victor Frankenstein study science?
The University of Ingolstadt in Germany.
Who is credited with the creation of Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
Who is Victor Frankenstein's fiancée?
Elizabeth Lavenza
What happens to Victor's brother William?
William is murdered by the Monster in an act of revenge.
What theme is examined through Victor's obsession with creation?
Obsession with creation, exploring the dangers of unchecked ambition.
Where does much of the novel take place, especially during the pursuit of the Monster?
Switzerland, specifically the mountains surrounding Geneva, are the main backdrop.
What was the inspiration behind Mary Shelley’s writing of Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley was inspired by a ghost story challenge during a summer in Switzerland with her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.
Who is the Monster's first victim?
William Frankenstein
What promise does the Monster make to Victor after the creation of his mate?
The Monster promises to leave Victor alone if he creates a female companion for him.
Which theme focuses on the consequences of unchecked ambition?
Ambition and its consequences, as Victor's ambition leads to ruin.
In which country does Victor first create the Monster?
The novel begins in Geneva, but much of the action occurs in various European settings like England and Scotland.
How old was Mary Shelley when she wrote Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley was 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein.
Who is Henry Clerval and what role does he play in Victor's life?
Henry Clerval is Victor’s childhood friend who travels with him to England and later dies at the hands of the Monster.
What is Victor’s reaction after he creates the Monster?
Victor is horrified by the Monster’s appearance and flees, abandoning him.
Which theme deals with the dangers of scientific knowledge and playing God?
The consequences of scientific knowledge and the danger of playing God.
Where does the novel’s climax take place, involving the pursuit of the Monster across icy landscapes?
The Arctic, where the final chase between Victor and the Monster takes place.
What year was Frankenstein first published?
Frankenstein was first published in 1818.
What tragic event occurs involving Victor's father?
Alphonse Frankenstein, Victor's father, dies after hearing about Victor’s troubles and the death of his family.
What is the final fate of the Monster?
The Monster, realizing that he will never be accepted by society, chooses to end his life by setting himself on fire in the Arctic.
How is isolation portrayed as a central theme for both Victor and the Monster?
The destructive effects of isolation, both on Victor and the Monster.
What city does Victor flee to after his creation is brought to life?
Geneva, Switzerland, where Victor's family and the majority of his life are centered.
What influence did Mary Shelley's personal life have on the novel's content?
Mary Shelley's personal experiences, including the loss of her mother and children, deeply influenced the themes of grief, creation, and loss in the novel.