Lecture on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Chapters 1-9

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and important characters from the lecture on Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein."

Ambition

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

Hubris

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

Robert Walton

The character who writes letters to his sister and embarks on a journey to the North Pole.

Victor Frankenstein

The character found on the ice who tells his story to Robert Walton.

Frame story

A narrative structure that contains a story within a story.

Self perseverance

The ability to maintain oneself and survive in difficult situations.

Ice fishing

The activity of catching fish through a hole in the ice.

Giant figure

A mysterious large being seen on a dog sled that captures the crew's attention.

Debate

A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are put forward.

Argumentative research paper

A type of academic writing that presents an argument backed by evidence.