How Tragic!
Who in the story was falsely convicted and executed?
Justine Moritz
“It is well. I go; but remember, I shall be with you on your wedding-night.”
The creature
What was Robert Walton’s goal for his voyage in the arctic?
He wanted to explore the unknown.
What is the main theme of the story?
Consequences/responsibility/accountability
What critical evidence did the creature plant on Justine to condemn her?
A necklace with a picture of Frankenstein’s mother on it.
How did Victor Frankenstein die?
Victor Frankenstein dies of exhaustion and sickness due to his pursuit of the creature.
“I am not mad; the sun and the heavens, who have viewed my operations, can bear witness of my truth. I am the assassin of those most innocent victims; they died by my machinations.”
Victor Frankenstein
Why did Frankenstein tell Robert Walton his tale?
To warn Walton of the dangers by recklessly pursuing desires without forethought.
What does the creature endlessly seek but cease to find?
Happiness
What was the name of Victor Frankenstein’s hometown?
Geneva
What was Victor's first misfortune of the story?
His mom (Caroline Beaufort) dying of scarlet fever.
“This is what it is to live; now I enjoy existence! But you, my dear Frankenstein, wherefore are you desponding and sorrowful!”
Henry Clerval
Who does the creature first talk to when he introduces himself to his protectors and why?
He introduces himself to De Lacey because he is blind and won’t judge him for his appearance.
A recurring theme portrayed by both Victor and the creature is that knowledge leads to…
Misery and/or corruption
(Suffered most misery, find happiness in death, clouded judgement etc).
How many people did the creature kill, directly and indirectly? (Extra points are given to those who name them!)
6 people (William Frankenstein (Direct), Justine Moritz (Indirect), Henry Clerval (Direct), Elizabeth Lavenza (Direct), Alphonse Frankenstein (Indirect), Victor Frankenstein (Indirect))
“Do not despair. To be friendless is indeed to be unfortunate, but the hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity. Rely, therefore, on your hopes; and if these friends are good and amiable, do not despair.”
Old Man De Lacey
In one of the book’s allusions, used by Mary Shelley, the creature compares his relationship with Victor to the relationship between whom?
God and Adam
What conclusion does the creature ultimately make about humans?
That all humans are prejudiced towards his outward appearance and are fundamentally evil and corrupt.
What was the name of Robert Walton’s sister?
Margaret Saville
Did anyone in the Frankenstein family survive? If so, who?
Ernest Frankenstein
“Wretch! It is well that you come here to whine over the desolation that you have made. You throw a torch into a pile of buildings, and when they are all consumed, you sit among the ruins and lament the fall. Hypocritical fiend!”
Robert Walton
Victor confides in this as an escape from his anguish…but as time persists, his misery overshadows his joy for it. What is this?
Nature
____is an endless cycle...an eye for an eye...until only one remains while the other perishes.
Revenge
What field of study did Henry Clerval choose to pursue?
Oriental languages (Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit)