Letters/Chap 1
Where does the Frankenstein family live?
What is Geneva?
Explain the character's function or purpose in the story itself.
Henry Clerval
Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein (Victor’s mother)
Henry serves as a confidant and foil to Victor. They are similar in their upbringing, but Henry is more laidback and jovial than Victor. He is the one who restores Victor to health after the experiment and guides him back home.
Victor’s mother was a portrait of goodness and her death meant a loss of innocence in Victor’s life. Her death was also likely the stimulus for Victor’s future work in restoring life to the dead.
Who dies from scarlet fever in Chapter 3?
What is Victors Mother
What does the monster ask Victor to do in Chapter 10? Hint: I am not looking for the violent "deal".
What is To meet him at a cabin and listen to his story.
Provide two elements of Gothic literature
Answers may vary.
What is Medieval Setting, Supernatural Elements, Mysterious Characters, Atmosphere of Impending Danger, Science vs. Nature, etc.
Why did Victor's parents adopt Elizabeth?
What is Because Victors mom wanted her/to be a future wife for Victor
What is the purpose of Justine's death?
What is Justine is the first victim of the creature’s (in theory, according to Victor) and a catalyst of Victor’s rage and revenge.
Identify the speaker of the following quote and when or to whom it was said, then provide the significance of the quote to the novel’s themes and symbols.
“Unhappy man! Do you share my madness? Have you drunk also the intoxicating draught?”
Speaker/Context: Victor Frankenstein, to Walton, when he hears of Walton’s ambitions
Significance/Meaning of Quote: Victor calls Walton a madman for being so driven by a desire for exploration and knowledge. He wishes to share what he has learned with Walton before it destroys him.
Identify the speaker of the following quotes and when or to whom it was said, provide the significance of the quote to the novel’s themes and symbols.
“They have acquired new and almost unlimited powers; they can command the thunders of heaven, mimic the earthquake, and even mock the invisible world with its own shadows.”
Speaker/Context: M. Waldman, in an introductory lecture about scientists
Significance/Meaning of Quote: Waldman gives scientists god-like powers, adding to the insatiable desire for power and knowledge already within Victor.
Who was executed for William's death in Chapter 8?
What is Justine
Identify the speaker of the following quotes and when or to whom it was said, provide the significance of the quote to the novel’s themes and symbols.
How dare you sport thus with life? Do your duty towards me, and I will do mine towards you and the rest of mankind. If you will comply with my conditions, I will leave them and you at peace; but if you refuse, I will glut the maw of death, until it be satiated with the blood of your remaining friends.” (81)
The creature’s language here is so vicious and murderous, and it hints at the ultimatum that will follow his narrative.
Provide a theme we see in Frankenstein and explain how it appears throughout the novel.
Answers may vary.
Acceptable themes: Light vs. Darkness, Knowledge vs. Ignorance, the Danger of Ambition, Monstrosity, The Dangerous Power of Knowledge, Responsibility/Duty of the Creator, Role of Natural Elements and Nature as a Backdrop.