Characters
Frankenstein's first name.
"When I reflected on his crimes and malice, my hatred and revenge burst all bounds of moderation," demonstrates this theme of "Frankenstein"
a) nature vs. nurture
b) revenge
c) monstrosity
d) ambition
What is b? (revenge)
The author of the novel.
"...men appear to me as monsters thirsting for each other's blood."
a. foreshadowing
b. hamartia
c. simile
d. metaphor
What is a simile?
Upon the creature's awakening Victor has this response.
What is run away? (freak out/regret his decision)
The name of Victor's adopted sister.
What is Elizabeth Lavenza?
"They seemed to draw inexhaustible stores of affection from a very mine of love to bestow them upon me... I was their plaything... their idol, something better- their child," might best demonstrate this theme of Frankenstein.
a) The importance of loving and affectionate relations between parents and children.
b) The enigmatic nature of love and its source.
c) The idea that people can make poor choices no matter what life circumstances they come from.
What is a? (the importance of loving and affectionate relations between parents and children)
The subtitle of the novel.
What is a Modern Prometheus?
"I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been."
What is a metaphor?
The creature finally approaches De Lacey in hopes of establishing a relationship with him and his family. The conversation is going ok until this happens.
What is his family returns and sees the creature? (Agatha faints, Safie runs, Felix attacks)
The names of the creature's 3 "protectors."
What are De Lacey, Felix, Agatha?
This quote best represents which theme of Frankenstein: "My senses were refreshed by a thousand scents of delight and a thousand sights of beauty."
a) The essential nature of connection to family and community.
b) The power of nature to help heal and restore people.
What is b? (The power of nature to help heal and restore people)
This is the form of the novel.
What is epistolary?
"Thus spoke my prophetic soul, as, torn by remorse, horror, and despair, I beheld those I loved spend vain sorrow upon the graves of William and Justine, the first hapless victims to my unhallowed arts."
What is foreshadowing?
After the death of his mother, Victor throws himself into this study.
What is natural philosophy? (animation of life is also acceptable)
The names of Victor's professors.
"Ever since I was condemned, my confessor has besieged me; he threatened and menaced, until I almost began to think that I was the monster he said I was," best exemplifies this theme of Frankenstein.
a) nature vs. nurture
b) tolerance
c) revenge
d) monstrosity
What is monstrosity?
The novel was published in this year.
a. 1818
b.1856
c. 1865
d. 1820
What is 1818?
"I am going to the land of mist and snow; but I shall kill no albatross, therefore do not be alarmed for my safety, or if I should come back to you as worn and woeful as the Ancient Mariner."
What is an allusion? (literary allusion to "The Ancient Mariner")
When the creature meets Frankenstein in the wilderness he makes this request of him.
What is to listen to his story? (create a female companion for him)
The names of Victor's parents.
Which statement best describes the novel's view on isolation?
a. Isolation is the best way to be a productive member of society.
b. Isolation leads to greater appreciation for time with other people.
c. Isolation can turn men into monsters.
d. Isolation is something people choose.
What is c. "Isolation can turn men into monsters?"
The name of the child that died and inspired the novel.
What is William?
"Like Adam, I was apparently united by no link to any other bein gin existence, but his state was far different from mine in every other respect."
What is an allusion? (biblical allusion)
After creating the creature, this is the area of study Victor pursued to distract himself.
What is the study of languages?