Plot
What is Victor's immediate reaction after creating the creature?
Disgust and horror
What does Victor do with the female creature?
He destroys it and vows to never creature another creature.
Curious, gentle, eager for connection
What theme is shown through the abandonment of the creature?
The dangers of irresponsible creation and parental neglect.
In the novel what does light symbolize?
Knowledge and discovery
What does the creature demand from Victor?
A female companion of his species
Who are the three characters murdered by the creature?
William Friankenstien, Elizabeth, and Henry Clerval
What causes the creture to become violent?
Constant rejection, loneliness and abandonment
How does the novel present isolation?
Both Victor and the creature isolate themselves from others. This isolation leads to misery and destruction.
What does Victor's sickness symbolize?
Guilt
Where does Victor pursue the creautre to?
Across Europe and into the Arctic
Why is Justine accused of William's murder?
The creature plants William's locket in her pocket and she is found with it.
How is Victor's personality best described?
Extremely ambitious, obsessive, secretive, emotionally unstable
How does nature help develop themes in the novel?
It reflects the character's emotions and provides peace and clarity at times.
What does the Arctic setting at the end of the novel symbolize?
Desolation and isolation
What are the creature's plans after the death of Victor?
He plans to retreat deeper into the Arctic and kill himself by lighting himself on fire to ensure he is nothing but ash
How is Victor acquitted of Clerval's murder?
His physical standing, witness accounts, and the help of Mr. Kirwin
Who are the De Lacey family?
The poor exiled family that the creature observes and educates himself from
What theme is highlighted by the creatures education?
That knowledge can be both enlightening and dangerous
What does the creature's ability to speak eloquently symbolize?
His humanity and intelligence, it challenges the idea that the creature is a monster because of his appearance.
What is the threat that the creature leaves Victor with and how does Victor misinterpret it?
The creature tells Victor that he "shall be there on your wedding night". Victor believes that the creature will kill him on his wedding night, but what the creature actually meant was that he was going to take hope and happiness away from Victor by killing Elizabeth on his wedding night.
What does Victor do after returning to Geneva?
Buries his father, and hen dedicates himself to killing the creature and getting revenge
What member of the De Lacey family does the creature approach and why?
The blind father; He hopes that the father will judge him by his words and character and not be influenced by his appearance
What does the creature symbolize?
Unchecked ambition and societies fear of the unknown and unfamiliar
What does the chase between the creature and Victor symbolize?
Obsession and the destructive cycle it can cause