Frankenstein: Key Themes and Quotes Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering key quotes and thematic concepts from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as presented in the lecture notes.

A blot upon the earth

A phrase used by the Creature to describe his extreme isolation and the way all men fled from and disowned him.

Tranquility

The state in which Walton advises others to seek happiness as an alternative to pursuing 'ambition.'

Filthy demon

A derogatory term Victor uses for the 'wretch' to whom he had 'given life,' describing it as 'more hideous than belongs to humanity.'

Detestation and scorn

The negative reactions the Creature received in return for his 'feelings of affection.'

Intensity of my wretchedness

The phrase used by the Creature to describe his own suffering while questioning Victor's right to be happy.

Passion

An emotional force that Victor fears may still mislead him from doing what he thinks is right.

Broken the toils

A simile used by the Creature comparing himself to a 'wild beast' that has escaped its restraints.

Revenge

An impulse that the Creature claims has become 'dearer than light of food.'

Companion ('one as deformed and horrible as myself')

What the Creature desires because man will not associate with him and he is 'alone and miserable.'

Gloom

The environmental setting in which Victor loses sight of the 'figure' that 'passed me quickly.'