1. Key Events
Where was Victor Frankenstein born?
HE WAS BORN IN GENEVA
What subject fascinated Victor when he was young?
Science and the secrets of nature.
How did the Monster feel when Victor abandoned him?
He felt alone, confused, frightened and miserable.
What is more important: appearance or personality? Why?
Personality, because kindness and actions tell us more about a person than appearance.
If you created something and it frightened you, would you run away or take responsibility?
Possible answer
I would take responsibility and ask for help. I would try to understand the situation instead of abandoning it.
Why was Justine punished for William's murder?
She was accused of the crime and the evidence seemed to connect her to it, although she was innocent.
Why did Victor leave his family to study at university?
He wanted to study science and discover the secret of life.
Why did people attack or reject the Monster?
They were frightened by his appearance and judged him before knowing him.
Who has the greater responsibility for the Monster's suffering: Victor or society?
Victor, because he created and abandoned him. Another valid answer is society, because people attacked and rejected him.
If you were Victor, would you tell the truth about William's murder even if nobody believed you?
Possible answer
I would tell the truth and explain what I saw, even if people doubted me. I would try to find evidence.
How did the Monster learn to speak and understand human feelings?
He secretly watched the de Lacey family and learned their language and behavior.
Was Victor right to promise to create a female creature? Why or why not?
Yes, because the Monster was lonely and Victor had abandoned him. Or no, because Victor could not be sure the new creature would be safe.
Do you think the Monster was born evil, or did society help make him cruel? Explain.
He was not born evil. People rejected and attacked him, which increased his loneliness and anger. However, his later violence is still his responsibility.
Is revenge ever justified? Use an example from the story.
No, because revenge creates more suffering. The Monster feels betrayed, but threatening Victor and hurting others is not a good solution
If you were the Monster, how could you respond to rejection without hurting anyone?
Possible answer
I could look for someone trustworthy, ask for help, explain my feelings or leave an unsafe situation instead of taking revenge.
Why did Victor destroy the female creature, and what happened next?
He feared that she might be dangerous or have children. The Monster became furious and promised revenge.
Victor destroys the female creature because he fears the consequences. Is this responsible or selfish?
It is responsible because he worries about public safety, but selfish because he breaks his promise without considering the Monster's suffering
Can someone be both a victim and a person who hurts others? Explain using the Monster.
Yes. The Monster suffers rejection and abandonment, but he also chooses revenge and causes harm. Understanding his pain does not excuse his actions.
Who is more dangerous: someone who acts without thinking, or someone who knows the consequences but acts anyway?
Someone who understands the consequences may be more responsible for the harm they cause. Students should support their opinions with examples from Victor or the Monster.
If you were Victor, would you create the female creature or refuse? What would you say to the Monster?
I would refuse if I believed it could endanger others, but I would explain my reasons and try to find another solution for his loneliness.