LETTER 1
What is the name of Robert Walton´s sister?
Margaret Saville
Walton says his men he has gotten for the job are brave and courageous, perfect for his journey. Why do they turn against him later in the journey?
They grow sick of the cold and are losing hope
Who is Margaret Saville?
Waltons sister
Why has the ship stalled in the middle of Walton´s voyage?
It was pinned between ice sheets
Who is Elizabeth Lavenza?
Victors early childhood friend and companion
What is the reason for Walton´s voyage to the North Pole?
Discovering a passage to the Pacific
Is Margaret supportive of Walton´s adventures?
No she worries something bad will happen to him
When was Frankenstein published?
1818
Who were the two figures Walton and his crew saw?
Victor Frankenstein and the monster
Who is Beaufort?
Victors grandfather
What is Walton hoping to discover on his voyage?
To discover unfounded territory
In the beginning of letter 2 has Walton set sail yet?
No
Who is Mary Shelley?
The author of Frankenstein
What date did they get stuck in ice?
July 31st
¨My ancestors had been for many years ______ and ______
Counsellors and syndics
Why would Walton be writing to his sister?
He was not sure if he would come home and he does not want her to worry
What is meant when Walton says his love for the marvelous, belief in the marvelous is what is pushing him forward?
His drive to go forward and discover his goals is what keeps him going
What is Mary Shelley´s last name?
Shelley
Why does Victor refuse to get on Walton´s ship unless he says he is going north?
Where is Victor from?
Genevese (Switzerland)
What city is the first letter written from?
St. Petersburgh
Walton feels too ______ to converse with his crew mates and relate to them
Sophisticated
How old was Mary Shelley when she wrote Frankenstein
53 Years
Why do Walton and Victor become friends?
Because they are alike and both are determined to achieve their unpopular goals
¨My more than ______, since till death she was to be mine.¨
sister