Frankenstein Chapter 1-6

How does the stranger describe his parents character traits?

Extremely loving, adventurous, kind, and generous.

Why do you think Shelley waits until this point to reveal the stranger's first name?

To add mystery, curiosity and suspense.

What do Victor's parents give him as a gift?

A girl named Elizabeth that they adopted.

How do Elizabeth and Victor differ as children?

Elizabeth: was calm and concentrated, she liked the appearance of things. Victor: thirsted for knowledge and investigated the cause of things.

Who is Henry Clerval, and what are his interests and goals?

Victors friend. He is adventurous and wants to be known and famous.

Whose works does Victor pursue in his reading and studies? Why? Why does his father disapprove?

Corneilius Agrippa, Albertus Magnus, and Paracelius. He is fascinated with science. They are out dated and discredited scientists and there was far better and more advanced discoveries for Victor to study.

What effect does a violent thunderstorm have on Victor when he is 15?

He is fascinated with the power of electricity.

Why does Victor's father want his son to study abroad at the University of Inglostadt (Germany)?

To be exposed to other customs.

What last request does Victor's mother make before she dies?

That Victor and Elizabeth get married, and for Elizabeth to take care of the other children and take on the role of a mother.

How does Victor cope with the death of his mother?

He delays his trip to Ingolstadt in order to grieve with his family.

When it is time for Victor to depart, why doesn't Henry Clerval accompany Victor to Ingolstadt?

Henry's father wouldn't allow him to. He saw the idleness in Henry's hopes and dreams. Didn't believe knowledge to be as important.

What realization comes over Victor as soon as he leaves his home?

He has to make new friends and be his own protector. Thought he was unfitted for strangers,

Which professor does Victor favor--Krempe or Waldman? Why?

Waldman, because he was more attractive, spoke well of what Victor studied, and wanted to take Victor under his wing.

What discovery does Victor make while at the University?

The cause of generation of life and was able to give life to lifeless matter.

What warnings does Victor give Walton about the discovery?

Knowledge is dangerous. Enjoy his life, don't seek more.

What drives Victor on to the creation of a being like himself?

He is frustrated with the secret of life, he also likes the challenge and wants fame and recognition.

What details is the reader given on the construction of the creature?

The creature is 8 feet tall and proportionally large with black hair. He was created from lifeless matter gathered by Victor.

Describe the setting on the night the creature comes to life. What mood is created by the setting?

Dreary night in November. Dark, rainy, fear, creepy.

Describe the creature.

Yellow skin, black flowing hair, black lips, white teeth, white watery eyes, shriveled complexion, his veins are visible.

What is Victor's reaction to his creation? Why?

Horrified and disgusted, its ugly and he runs away.

What happens after Victor rushes to his bedchamber?

He has wild dreams of Elizabeth and his dead mother, he awakes to the monster by his bed watching him.

What does Victor do when morning dawns? Whom does he meet?

Leaves the monster and walks to an inn, he meets Henry Clerval.

50. Why is Elizabeth's letter so important?

Keeps readers updated on the family and deaths.