Frankenstein Review Flashcards

Flashcards based on Frankenstein lecture notes.

What is the Creature's personality like?

Intelligent, emotional, lonely, and very vengeful

How would you describe Victor Frankenstein's personality?

Ambitious, obsessive, guilt-ridden, emotionally unstable

Why does the creature attempt to befriend Old Man De Lacey?

The creature tries to befriend him because he is blind

How is Felix De Lacey described in relation to the creature?

Protective and passionate

How does Safie contribute to the creature's development?

Her learning French helps the creature learn it as well

What are the defining characteristics of Henry Clerval?

Cheerful, compassionate, loyal

What is the cause of death for Alphonse Frankenstein?

Dies from grief after Elizabeth's murder

Where was Victor found in Ireland?

Found on the shore near Clerval’s murder

What are some encounters that solidified the creature's belief that he would always be shunned?

People scream or attack him on sight, the De Laceys reject him, he’s shot after saving a girl from drowning

What is the purpose of having Victor fall asleep when he is overwhelmed?

Sleep or passing out is used to show his emotional and physical exhaustion. He hopes sleep will bring escape from guilt and horror

Who dies physically because the Creature directly kills them?

William, Henry, and Elizabeth

How does Walton respond to Victor’s story?

He is shocked and sympathizes with Victor. Learns the dangers of blind ambition

What happens to Victor at the end of the novel?

Dies from exhaustion and illness in Walton’s ship

What does the creature associate himself with in Paradise Lost?

The creature relates to both Adam and Satan- created but rejected, seeking love but turned bitter

How would you describe the creature's personality?

Intelligent, emotional, lonely and very vengeful