Show:
Characters
Setting / Context
Themes / motif
Quotes
Plot
100
He shows the monster happiness of community and have a real "conversation" due to his blindness.
What role does De Lacey play?
100
18th century Geneva
When and where does the novel begin?
100
Danger of science, materialistic society, revenge, need for responsibility, etc.
What are three major themes of Frankenstein?
100
They consulted their village priest, and the result was that _____ became the inmate of my parents' house--my more than sister--the beautiful and adored companion of all my occupations and my pleasures
Elizabeth and her value and good personality based on her appearance.
100
Starts with explorer Walton's 4 letters.
How and from whose perspective does the novel start?
200
Rejected/abandoned child. His initial desire for love and attention transforms into hatred and desire to destroy Victor's life.
What is archetype of the monster? Explain.
200
18th century was the time of innovation and experiments. Such factors and varying attitudes towards these added to the theme and gothic / dark tone of the novel.
What is the significance of the time period?
200
Judging and discrimination of people based on their appearances and wealth.
What is one theme that satirizes society in the novel (England)?
200
So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein—more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.
Victor's curiosity and passion towards science and invention.
200
Justine
Who gets innocently executed for the false murder of William?
300
To make Victor feel the same pain of isolation and desolation he felt.
What is the purpose of the monster in killing Henry Clerval?
300
Add to the mysteriousness and curiosity of the audience. But it does explain that advanced science and electricity, tools of interest in the time period, were used.
Why does the author not explain specifically how the monster was created?
300
Women are discriminated and treated based on their appearance. They are quite passive, not playing major roles in society or in plot.
How can Frankenstein viewed from a feminist perspective?
300
Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay To mould me Man, did I solicit thee From darkness to promote me?
Excerpt from Paradise lost that makes the monster think about his identity and purpose.
300
The monster's murder of Victor's family and Victor's determination to fight him.
What is one climax / turning point of Frankenstein?
400
Gender: women should be passive and calm Appearance: beautiful people are good, ugly people are bad
What stereotype does Elizabeth introduce?
400
Demonstrates the power of nature that cannot be altered by humans.
What is the significance of initial setting?
400
Text and communication are two primary factors and tools that allow relationship, which the monster desires so desperately, as well as allow allusions to other novels.
How is the theme of language and text significant?
400
"Shall each man," cried he, "find a wife for his bosom, and each beast have his mate, and I be alone? I had feelings of affection, and they were requited by detestation and scorn. Man! You may hate, but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall which must ravish from you your happiness forever.
Climatical quote that shows the monster's ultimate conclusion and purpose.
400
Paradise Lost and Sorrow of winter
What are two books the monster read?
500
Victor's professor. Represents conservative tradition, who is not willing to accept innovation and creativity.
Who is Krempe and what does he represent?
500
Industrial Revolution
What is the event that caused all the advanced technology and fear towards it?
500
The ultimate sacrifice of Victor to defeat the monster.
What is one theme that can both be interpreted as biblical and responsible?
500
My days were spent in close attention, that I might more speedily master the language; and I may boast that I improved more rapidly than the Arabian, who understood very little and conversed in broken accents, whilst I comprehended and could imitate almost every word that was spoken.
The monster - his ability to study and desire for same treatment as other humans are demonstrated.
500
He became worried that the misfortunes that happened to him may grew bigger with two monsters and influence his society negatively.
Why did Victor decide not to create a female monster?