Plot
Where does Victor Frankenstein grow up?
Geneva, Switzerland
What is one word that best describes Victor's personality as a young man?
Curious / ambitious / passionate / lonely
What major theme begins to emerge through Victor's desire to discover the secret of life?
The dangers of unchecked ambition.
What is Mr. Littau's favorite book/movie series?
Lord of the Rings
What happens to Elizabeth before Victor leaves for university?
She becomes seriously ill with scarlet fever but recovers.
Who is described as Victor's adopted cousin and future love interest?
Elizabeth
What does Victor become fascinated with studying as a child?
Magic and Alchemy
What does Victor's fascination with overcoming death and life suggest about humanity's relationship with nature?
Humans may desire to control or overcome natural limits. OR Humans desire to control the unknown.
What is Mr. Littau's favorite animal?
An Owl
What happens to Victor's mother before he leaves for Ingolstadt?
She dies after becoming ill while caring for Elizabeth.
Who becomes Victor's mentor in natural philosophy and chemistry at Ingolstadt?
M. Waldman
Who inspires Victor to begin studying creation?
M Waldman
Why is Victor's mother's death important to his character development?
It intensifies his interest in life and death and helps motivate his desire to discover the secret of creating life.
What kind of music does Mr. Littau listen to?
Metal
What does Victor become interested in by the end of chapter 3?
Creation or Creating Life
Who is Victor's closest childhood friend?
Henry Clerval
Where does Victor go to college?
Ingolstadt
How does Shelley's description of Victor's childhood help develop his character?
It establishes him as curious, passionate, imaginative, and intensely interested in discovering how the world works.
What three colleges did Mr. Littau attend?
George Fox, OSU, Western Oregon
Where does Victor meet Walton?
The North Pole
Who is Victor's character foil?
Walton
How many siblings does Victor have? All of them...
3 (Elizabeth, William, and Ernest)
Why might Shelley introduce Victor's obsession with creating life before the creature actually appears?
It foreshadows the creature's creation and establishes that Victor's own choices and ambition are responsible for what happens later.
What year did Mr. Littau graduate High School?
2016