Book Background
What year was Frankenstein published?
1818
Where was Victor Frankenstein born?
Geneva, Switzerland
What material does Victor use to create the creature?
Body parts from cadavers
Who is Victor Frankenstein's fiancée?
Elizabeth Lavenza
In what setting does the novel begin?
The Arctic
Who is the author of Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What field of study does Victor pursue at university?
Natural philosophy and science
What is the creature's first experience after being brought to life?
Abandoned by Victor / his creator.
Who is Victor's closest friend?
Henry Clerval
Which character represents the theme of ambition and its consequences?
Victor Frankenstein
What is the full title of the novel?
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus
6 Years
What does the creature desire from Victor after his creation?
A companion or mate.
Which character serves as the narrator for the letters at the beginning of the novel?
Robert Walton
What natural phenomenon inspires and influences Victor's scientific work?
Electricity and storms
Frankenstein is considered a trailblazer for what literary genre?
Gothic Literature
What family tragedy motivates Victor to dedicate himself to his studies?
The death of his mother
How does Victor react to the creature’s appearance?
He is horrified and disgusted
Who is the character wrongly accused and convicted of murdering William?
Justine Moritz
How does the novel explore the idea of isolation?
Through both Victor and the creature's experiences of loneliness.
What inspired the author to write Frankenstein?
A ghost story competition during a summer in Switzerland.
What obsession drives Victor to create the creature?
The quest for knowledge and the secret of life
What does the monster demand from Victor in chapter 10?
He demands that Victor listen to his story before they decide on their future.
What illness did both Elizabeth and Caroline have?
Scarlet Fever
What moral question does the novel raise about scientific experimentation?
The responsibility of a creator towards their creation.