Chapter Summaries
What tragic event happens to Victor's brother, William?
William is murdered.
Who created the creature?
Why is the creature angry with Victor?
Because Victor created him and then abandoned him.
What does Victor feel after the creature kills William and Justine is sentenced?
He feels guilty and sad.
“I had worked hard for nearly two years… but now that I had finished, horror and disgust filled my heart.” - What does Victor feel after bringing the creature to life?
He feels disgusted and regrets it.
Who is wrongly accused and sentenced to death for William's murder?
Justine Moritz.
Who is Victor’s cousin and love interest?
Elizabeth Lavenza
Who does the creature frame for William’s murder?
Justine Moritz.
What lesson does Victor learn about creating life?
It’s dangerous to create life without thinking of the consequences.
“I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel.” - What does the creature mean by this?
He feels like he was made to be good but is treated badly.
Where does Victor go to find peace and escape his sadness?
To the mountains in the valley of Chamounix.
Who is the creature’s first victim?
William, Victor's little brother.
What does the creature want from Victor when he first meets him again?
To be listened to and understood.
Why does Elizabeth feel afraid and sad after William’s death?
She feels like the world is full of violence and mistrust.
“When falsehood can look so like the truth, who can be happy?” - What does Elizabeth mean here?
She’s sad that lies can look like the truth and cause pain.
Who is Victor’s best friend who cares for him while he’s sick?
Henry Clerval
Which character is Victor’s kind and supportive father?
Alphonse Frankenstein.
Why does the creature kill people close to Victor?
To make Victor suffer for abandoning him.
What does the creature want most from people?
To be accepted and loved.
“Revenge kept me alive; I dared not die, and leave my adversary in being.” - What is Victor feeling here?
He feels driven by revenge against the creature.
Why does the creature feel sad and lonely after being rejected by the De Lacey family?
The family is scared of him because of his appearance.
Who stays with Victor and helps him while he recovers from illness at the university?
Henry Clerval.
What emotion does the creature feel the most because of how others treat him?
Loneliness
What does Victor think about revenge as he travels to Chamounix?
He starts to hate the creature and wants revenge.
“I was a wreck – but nought had changed in those savage and enduring scenes.” - What does Victor notice when he goes to the mountains?
Nature stayed the same, but he had changed a lot.