Themes
What theme does this quote display: "I called myself the murderer of William, of Justine, and of Clerval" (181).
Responsibility
Who says this and in what context? "The human frame could no longer support the agonies that I endured, and I was carried out of the room in strong convulsions".
Frankenstein says this on page 181 after realizing that Henry Clerval had been killed by the Monster.
Where does Frankenstein end up in the morning after he is stranded on the water?
Ireland
Why does the monster not harm Frankenstein up until halfway through Chapter 3?
The Monster is longing for a companion
What theme does this quote show? "They seemed much surprised at my appearance, but instead of offering me any assistance, whispered together with gestures that at any other time might have produced in me a slight sensation of alarm" (177).
What is the context of this quote and who says it? What theme does it connect to? "But the apple was already eaten, and the angel's arm bared to drive me from all hope. Yet I would die to make her happy".
pg. 193. Frankenstein says this after reading Elizabeth's letter. It connects to themes from the Garden of Eden and Paradise Lost.
Who dies?
Henry Clerval
His father and because of paternal love.
Why is Frankenstein scared to marry Elizabeth?
Paranoia of the Creature's threat- "I shall be with you on your wedding night..."
Find 2 examples of reanimation in these chapters.
Many pages
What happens to Frankenstein in the prison?
Frankenstein is put in prison. He suffers greatly from his guilt and fear.
Why does Elizabeth want to marry Frankenstein?
Elizabeth and Frankenstein have been set up to marry since they were young kids by their parents. She loves him a lot.
Find 2 examples of darkness versus light and explain them.
Many good ones!
Blasted stump, foreshadowing of finding the body of Henry Clerval
What does Elizabeth's letter to Frankenstein say?
I don't want you to marry me if you're unhappy, but I love you and it would make me really happy if you are happy and then marry me.
Why does Frankenstein choose to destroy the companion creature?
The creatures will eventually long for more human connection and come back and wreak havoc in society.
What theme does this quote display and how does it parallel the Monster? "I [Frankenstein] did not participate in these feelings; for to me the walls of a dungeon or a palace were alike hateful. The cup of life was poisoned for ever" (186).
Isolation. Parallels the Monster's detachment from society- although for different reasons.
Finish this quote and declare who says it: "You were thrown, by some surprising accident, on this shore, renowned for its _____; seized immediately, and charged with murder".
"hospitality" and Mr. Kirwin
How is Frankenstein proven innocent from his murder charges?
"The grand jury rejected the bill, on its being proved that I was on the Orkney Islands at the hour the body of my friend was found; and a fortnight after my removal I was liberated from prison" (186).
By the end of the reading, does Frankenstein want to or not want to marry Elizabeth? What motivates Frankenstein to overcome his fears?
Frankenstein weighs the joy of marrying her while simultaneously fearing the pain of loosing her since the monster has threatened to be there on Frankenstein's wedding night. "But, as if possessed of magic powers, the monster had blinded me to his real intentions' and when I thought that I had prepared only my own death, I hastened that of a far dearer victim" (195).