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To whom are the letters written?
Captain Robert Walton is writing to his sister Margaret Seville.
Where was the writer?
St. Petersburg
Why was Walton there?
To hire a ship/to engage as many sailors as he finds necessity among those who are accustomed to whale-fishing.
Who does the ship “pick up”?
Victor
Why was Victor there?
To seek someone who fled from him.
How does Elizabeth come to live with the Frankenstein?
A couple adopted her & couldn’t take care of her.
Who is Henry Clerval?
Victor’s friend
What natural phenomena does Victor witness that has a major impact on him?
a violent thunderstorm hit a tree
What two major life events did Victor go through at age 17?
Went to college & his mother died.
After Victor leaves home, what are his thoughts?
He realizes he is going to be alone.
How does that make him similar to Walton?
They are both alone
How does Victor feel about Krempe?
He feels that he is rude.
What does Victor learn from Krempe?
That his previous studies were a waste of time.
How does Victor feel about Waldman?
He feels inspired by him.
What does he learn from Waldman?
To embrace modern science.
What happens to Victor over the next two years academically & socially?
Victor isolates him from social life & becomes academically successful.
How does Victor react when he actually creates life?
horrified
How does he react to the creature’s physical appearance?
filled with disgust & ran away
Why does Victor react like that?
thought the creature would look like a person not a monster
Who takes care of Victor?
Henry Clerval
How is Frankenstein’s recovery related to the ideas of Romanticism?
His companionship with Henry & power with nature when healing
Who is accused of committing murder?
Justine Moritz
Why is Justine the suspect?
She was found with the locket William was wearing
Where does Victor travel & why?
Valley of Chamounix, to clear his head
Who does Victor meet when he climbs Montanvert? How does he react?
The monster, mad & filled with horror.
What made the creature a fiend?
Misery
Who is Victor?
the protagonist
Who is Alphonse?
Victor’s dad
Who is Caroline?
Victor’s mom
Who is Earnest?
Victor’s brother (middle son)
Who is William?
Victor’s youngest brother
Who is Elizabeth?
Victor’s adopted sister
Who is Justine?
Frankenstein’s servent
Who is Waldman?
Victor’s teacher who he likes
Who is Krempe?
Victor’s teacher who he doesn’t like
Who is Walton?
Captain of the ship that rescues Victor
Who is Ms. Seville?
Walton’s sister, Margaret