Victor's Family
In what city is Victor Frankenstein born?
Geneva
Victor describes his childhood as what kind of upbringing?
Happy / loving / supportive
Which writer's book first inspires Victor's interest in science?
Cornelius Agrippa
What university does Victor attend?
The University of Ingolstadt
Victor describes Elizabeth as "the saintly soul" of what?
His childhood
What is the name of Victor's adopted cousin/sister who grows up with the family?
Elizabeth Lavenza
Victor says Elizabeth seemed to belong to him in what special way?
As a "gift" specifically given to him.
Name one of the other two alchemists (besides Agrippa) that Victor studies as a young student.
Paracelsus OR Albertus Magnus
Which professor harshly criticizes Victor's previous studies?
Professor Krempe
Victor says Clerval loves what subjects instead of science?
Literature, poetry, and adventure
Who is Victor's adventurous and loyal childhood best friend?
Henry Clerval
What event involving nature fascinates Victor as a boy?
Lightening destroys a tree during a storm.
Victor's father dismisses Agrippa by saying what about the book?
It is "sad trash"
Which professor inspires Victor with a new vision of science?
Professor Waldman
Victor says natural philosophy became what to him?
His destiny
What illness leads to the death of Victor's mother?
Scarlet fever
What does the lightening incident introduce Victor to?
Electricity / the power of natural forces
Why does Victor continue studying outdated alchemists despite criticism?
He believes they hold secrets to great discoveries.
What does Waldman say modern scientists have accomplished compared to the old scientists?
They uncover the real secrets of nature through experimentation.
Victor believes learning the secret of life would give him what kind of power?
The ability to renew life or conquer death.
Before dying, Victor's mother expresses her wish that Victor and Elizabeth will eventually do what?
Marry
Which theme begins to develop from Victor's curiosity about natural power?
The dangerous pursuit of knowledge.
What major scientific goal fascinates Victor by the end of Chapter 3?
Discovering the secret of life.
What effect does Waldman's lecture have on Victor?
It inspires his obsessive pursuit of scientific discovery.
What tragic flaw is beginning to emerge in Victor by Chapter 3?
Ambition / obsession with knowledge