Novel Questions
Name 3 people Victor leaves behind when he goes to University.
Father/William/Elizabeth
Who is Frankenstein's best friend?
Henry Clerval
Frankenstein says that in order to study life, you must also study ______
death
Why is Walter feel upset in his 2nd letter?
What is Frankenstein's brother's name?
William
While Frankenstein is telling Walton his story, he describes knowledge as being ___________
dangerous
When Frankenstein goes aboard Walton's ship,
what word does Frankenstein use to refer to the person he is following?
the devil
Is this indirect or direct characterization? How do you know?
Direct because the narrator is telling the reader directly about the traits of the character.
On page 26, Victor says "Any ambition that makes you forget the people you love and the simple pleasures of ordinary life is bad"
What character trait about himself is he indirectly describing?
Why did Victor not want to return to his apartment?
He was afraid that the hideous creature would be there.
What do Walton and Victor have in common? Identify at least 2 things.
They both seek knowledge.
They both are ambitious.
They are both unhappy.
Who goes to live with the Frankenstein family, and what role did she play in the family?
Justine/servant
Why did Victor not return to his science studies?
The thought of science filled him with disgust and anxiety.
What happened to William? Who is being blamed? Why does Elizabeth think it is her fault?
murdered/Justine/Elizabeth gave William the locket to wear around his neck.
What happened to Justine? Where does Victor go? Why?/What could Victor have done to avoid the trial of Justine?
She was found guilty and hanged. Victor goes to the mountains to forget his sorrows/He could tell the people about the creature he created.