Context Clues
In the passage "The night grew darker and more dreary, obscured by thick clouds that hung low in the sky," what does the word "obscured" most likely mean?
Hidden from view
How does the creature learn about human nature and society?
Through observing the DeLacey family
On page 174, what is Victor thinking about and why?
His family as he uses the memory of all he's lost as motivation to continue his journey for revenge on the monster.
What does the DeLacey family's cottage represent to the creature?
An opportunity to learn about human relationships
The word "vivacity" appears in the line "Her former vivacity had given way to endless sorrow." Based on context clues, what does "vivacity" mean?
Liveliness and full of spirit
What does the creature demand from Victor?
A female companion
What do the images on page 50 tell you about Victor and Henry’s friendship?
They were extremely close as Victor went to Henry to heal him after his nervous fever.
What can readers learn about society from how the creature is treated throughout the novel?
People naturally fear what they don't understand; often people are judged based on their appearance or ways they're different from society
Which set of words from the text creates the strongest dark and gloomy imagery?
a. "morning light, fresh breeze, clear skies"
b. "laboratory equipment, tools, books"
c. “shadows, mist, crumbling graves”
d. "village streets, townspeople, market"
Shadows, mist, crumbling graves; C
Where does Victor gather the materials to create his creature?
Local graveyards and slaughterhouses
Based on these photos on page 138, why did the daemon appear to Victor and how did Victor respond?
To claim a fulfillment of a promise; he destroyed his creation
How does Henry Clerval's friendship with Victor reveal Victor's humanity?
It highlights Victor's ability to have genuine connections
In the text, when Victor says "I shall forever lament my choices," what does "lament" suggest about his emotional state?
He feels deep regret
What motivates Victor to create life?
To overcome the power of death
Based on these photos from page 37, what does the narrator claim about his discovery?
(-100 for multiple choice)
It occurred through clear and expected stages over time.
What does Victor's obsession with creating life reveal about his personality?
He is driven by his ambition for knowledge and power
When the creature says "Like Adam, I am apparently united by no link to any other being in existence," what can you understand about how the creature feels?
He feels completely alone
After creating the monster, what does Victor immediately do?
Flees in horror and becomes ill
What do these images from page 89 tell you about the creature? NOT what he’s doing, but what that tells us about him as a character.
He had to survive on his own which made him angry at Victor and hostile towards humans in general who didn’t have to live like him. It shows us how vulnerable he was which is why he was so hurt and upset when he continued to be rejected and began murdering Victor's family.
How does the Arctic setting at the end of the novel reflect Victor and the creatures journeys? (-150 for multiple choice)
It mirrors the emotional isolation and coldness of each of their experiences down the road of revenge.