Vocabulary
benevolent
kind / generous
Who is Robert Walton
an adventurer/explorer; wrote the letters that are part of the introduction; rescues Victor
Which theme is most popular in this book?
isolation
Which character dies first?
William Frankenstein (Victor's brother)
define isolation
being completely alone, usually with negative connotation or negative consequences
verdict
a decision (usually related to law)
Who is Elizabeth Lavenza
the girl who Victor's parents raised, Victor's "sister" sort of. Victor's wife
Victor is struck with grief after his brother is killed by his creation; he feels deep sadness many times throughout the story
Who is blamed for Victor's brother's death?
their maid, Justine
define greusome
horrible, gross, traumatizing
hovel
hut / shed
Who is Henry Clerval
Victor's best friend who helps him stay connected to humanity
The theme of isolation affects which two characters the most?
the Creature & Victor
Where does Victor go when he needs to clear his head?
he goes outside & for hikes
Explain how Victor and the Creature compare themselves to Adam and God during their argument on the mountainside
Victor is like God because he created the Creature; the Creature is like Adam because he was Victor's first creation.
diabolical
evil or devilish in style
Who is Alphonse Frankenstein
Victor's father
he feels guilty for ignoring his family and for creating the creature
How long did Victor stay locked away working on his scientific project?
two full years
False. the scientist is Frankenstein
Denial
rejection or refusal
What is the name of the thing that Victor creates and brings to life?
The Creature
explain the differences between the ideas of loneliness and isolation
they are similar (not the same) - meaning being by yourself. Loneliness is usually chosen; while isolation is because of your circumstances. Being lonely isn't always bad, but isolation always ends up harming people
What weather event deeply fascinated young Victor?
lightening
When Henry visits Victor in college, what does he say about his physical appearance?
he has been neglecting himself, he is thin and looks like he hasn't been sleeping enough