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Who is Caroline's father?
Beaufort
William died of a disease.
False. He was murdered.
"I passed the night wretchedly. I felt the bitterness of disappointment: dreams that had been my food and pleasant rest for so long a space, were not become a hell to me."
I passed the night unhappy. I had feelings of bitterness and disappointment for the dream that I dedicated myself to for two years.
How is Elizabeth related to Mr. Frankenstein?
During college, Victor did not see his family for five years.
False. It was two years.
“He then took me into his laboratory, and explained to me the uses of his various machines; instructing me as to what I ought to procure, and promising me the use of his own, when I should have advanced far enough in the science not to derange their mechanism. Thus ended a day memorable to me; it decided my future destiny.”
M. Waldman took me to his lab and showed me the different machines. His wisdom inspired me to continue my interest in the science field and expand my knowledge beyond philosophy and chemistry.
Who is William Frankenstein?
Victor's brother
Justine was put on trial for the murder of William
True
“To examine the causes of life, we must first have recourse to death. I became acquainted with the science of anatomy: but this was not sufficient; I must also observe the natural decay and corruption of the human body.”
In order to understand life, we have to first understand death. I studied the anatomy of the natural decay of the human body.
Who is Victor's lover?
Elizabeth
There was a picture of Elizabeth in the locket.
False. It was of Caroline
“A flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy demon to whom I had given life. Could he be the murderer of my brother? He was the murderer!”
I saw the unhappy creature I created and instantly had a gut feeling he murdered my brother.
Which one of Mr. Frankenstein's siblings died?
His sister
Victor calls his creation a "wretch"
“I had retired to a corner of the prison-room, where I could conceal the horrid anguish that possessed me. The poor victim, who on the morrow was to pass the dreary boundary between life and death, felt not as I did, such deep and bitter agony. I gnashed my teeth, and ground them together, uttering a groan that came from my inmost soul. The poor sufferer gained the resignation she desired. But I, the true murderer, felt the never-dying worm alive in my bosom,”
I felt a deep sense of guilt and agony knowing that I am the true murderer.