Frankenstein

1. Who is R. Walton writing his letters to?
   His sister Magaret
   
   
   
   

2. Where is R. Walton traveling?
   
   To a land untouched by any man.
   
   
   

3. Why were R. Walton, the sailors, and the captain stuck in Archangel?
   
   Their ship was stuck between two body of ice
   
   
   

4. What did R. Walton and his crew see on the ice after the fog cleared?
   
   A figure like a man on a sled with dogs.
   
   
   

5. The next morning, what did R. Walton and his men find on the ice below the ship?
   
   A sicken man who was near death.
   
   
   

6. Why was the man on such a dangerous trip?
   
   In search of a “demon”
   
   
   

7. Why does the man get upset when R. Walton says, “What is the life of a few men, when so much can be gained by science?”
   
   
   Because the man is Frankenstein and he used any means possible to acquire the knowledge of human life. As he says, what's a few men's lives showing the sacrifices he had to do to achieve his monstrosity.
   
   

8. Why is the man beyond any help? 
   
   Because he has lost all hope to live after losing his humanity.
   
   
   

9. What does the man plan on telling R. Walton?
   
   
   Plans on telling him about his history and past.
   
   

10. According to the dates on the letters, how long has R. Walton been gone?
    
    
    8 months

Chapter 2

1. Why didn’t Frankenstein like Dr. Krempe?
   
   Dr.Krempe told Frankenstein he had wasted his life away reading ancient books.
   He also was repulsive and found less interest in the course.
   
   

2. Why does Dr. Waldman encourage Frankenstein to take other science courses?
   
   Inorder to be a man of science one has to know other courses and mathematics
   
   
   

3. Why didn’t Frankenstein visit his family while he was at the university?
   
   He was too consumed in his work
   
   
   

Chapter 3 

1. What did Frankenstein study after chemistry? 

physiology

2. Where did he go to University?
   
   
   Ingolstadt
   
   

3. What did Frankenstein discover?
   
   The cause of generation and life
   
   

4. What did Frankenstein want to create? 

A life

5. How did Frankenstein get the bones and organs for his scientific experiment?
   
   Slaughterhouse and body snatching
   
   
   

6. Where did Frankenstein conduct his secret project?
   Attic of his dorm house
   
   
   
   

Chapter 4 

1. Describe the monster Frankenstein created.
   
   Tall and inhuman with discolored body parts
   
   

2. Why did Frankenstein run out of the workshop after the monster awoke?
   
   Was overwhelmed with terror for the monster he created
   
   

3. Who did Frankenstein dream about? Describe the dream.
   
   He dreams about his step-sister Elizabeth. He goes to embrace his sister and her appearance changes to his mother who passed with a deformed and decomposing body/
   
   
   

4. Who did Frankenstein run into in town?
   
   He finds his friend Henry Clerval
   
   
   

5. What news did Henry bring to Frankenstein?
   
   His brother William has been murdered. Elizabeth is getting married to Victor’s cousin.
   
   
   

6. Why did Frankenstein make Henry wait outside?
   
   
   He didn’t want Henry to see the monster he created

7. Why didn’t Frankenstein study science again?
   
   He didn’t want to create more horrors or creatures disgracing to science
   
   
   

8. Where was Frankenstein going to go after the school year ended? 

Wanted to return home to Genva

Chapter 5 Questions

1. How does Victor react when the creature first comes to life? What are his immediate feelings and actions?

Victor is brought with horror and disgust for the mock of human life he created 

2. What role does the weather play in this chapter? How does the storm outside reflect Victor’s internal emotions?

The weather represents Victor’s inner emotions of chaos.

3. Why does Victor flee from the creature once it is alive? What does this reveal about Victor’s character and his commitment to his scientific pursuits?

Victor flees due to the fear of the appearance of the monster.

4. What does Victor’s reaction to the creature’s animation reveal about his character and the theme of guilt?

Victor acts repulsed by his creation, which shows his immediate guilt of creating such a thing.

Chapter 9

1. What emotional state is Victor in at the beginning of Chapter 9? Why?

Victor is overwhelmed by sorrow and remorse after William and Justine's demise.

2. How does Victor describe the effect of the natural surroundings on his mood?

The beauty of nature does not comfort him—it only makes him realize how broken he is.

3. What role does grief play in Victor’s actions during this chapter?

Sorrow drives him to isolation, and he retreats from everything he ever loved.

4. Why does Victor travel to the valley of Chamounix? What does this say about his character?

He escapes to Chamounix hoping that being among mountains will soothe his mind, which shows that he still believes in nature's healing power.

Chapter 10

1. What drives Victor Frankenstein to seek solitude in the mountains?

He runs to the mountains to escape his guilt and inner anguish.

2. How does Victor's physical and mental state change during his time in the mountains?

The rugged beauty of the mountains and the harshness begin to lighten some of his emotional load, but only slightly.

3. Describe the encounter between Victor and the creature in Chapter 10. What does the creature want from Victor?

Victor is accosted by the creature, who wants him to hear him out instead of fighting him.

4. How does Victor react to the creature's request, and what are the consequences of his decision?

While Victor is initially outraged, he does ultimately hear the creature out, seeing that there is perhaps more to it.

5. Analyze the significance of nature in Chapter 10 and its impact on Victor's emotions and actions.

Nature is symbolic—it portrays Victor's fight and a season of knowledge.

6. Reflect on the themes of isolation and revenge as portrayed in Chapter 10 of Frankenstein

The chapter outlines the way loneliness haunts the creature and Victor, driving them to revenge.

Chapter 11

1. What significant event occurs at the beginning of Chapter 11 in Frankenstein?

The creature begins recounting the happenings post-creation, changing the direction of the novel.

2. Describe the setting in Chapter 11 and its impact on the mood of the story.

Horrible forests and distant cottages create a spooky setting, depicting his loneliness.

3. How does Victor's emotional state change in Chapter 11, and what triggers this change?

The narrative shifts to the monster, but Victor's conscience becomes more profound following what he created.

4. Analyze the creature's actions and behavior in Chapter 11. How does he interact with others?

The monster is polite, even courteous, but continually faced with hate and fear.

5. Discuss the theme of loneliness and rejection as depicted in Chapter 11 of Frankenstein.

He is intensely rejected and longs for companionship, and this causes him to grow more bitter.

6. How does the narrative in Chapter 11 contribute to the overall development of the plot and characters in the novel?

This chapter generates pity for the monster and adds emotional depth into the story.

7. Where does the creature end up and what surrounds him that intrigues him?

He stands outside a humble cottage where he becomes fond of people who live within and starts spying on them.

Chapters 15 and 16 Frankenstein

Chapter 15 questions:

1. Name the books the creature finds when going through the bag.

The creature Paradise Lost, Pluntarch’s Lives, and The Sorrows of Werter in Bag

2. How does the creature feel when reading these books? Does it make him change in any way?

Reading the books makes the creature feel more aware of the world and his loneliness. He starts to understand emotions and society better, which makes him feel even more isolated

3. Who is in the cottage and how long has the creature been watching them?

The De Lacey family-Felix, Agatha, and their blind father- are in the cottage, and the creature has been secretly watching them for months.

4. Generalize how the creature thinks the De Lacey family will respond to his future moves.

The creature thinks the De Lacey family will accept him if he shows them kindness and intelligence, especially by  talking to the blind father first.

5. How does the creature’s plan unfold? Do you think this will positively or negatively affect the future for the creature?

His plan fails when the rest of the family sees him and is terrified. This ends up making things worse for the creature because he loses hope of being accepted.

6. Do you think the creature deserved this type of reaction?

No, he didn’t deserve that reaction because he was trying to be friendly and show he wasn’t dangerous

Chapter 16 questions:

1. Show an example that tells the readers the turning point in the creature’s relationship with humans. How do you think the creature will change from here on out?

The turning point is when the De Lacey family runs away in fear after seeing the creature. From that moment, he gives up on kindness and starts seeking revenge because he feels totally rejected.

2. During his encounter on the way to Geneva, was it right of the man to shoot the creature?

It wasn’t right for the man to shoot the creature because he hadn’t done anything wrong and just wanted to connect with someone

3. Why do you think the creature really killed William and framed Justine?

The creature killed William and framed Justine because he was angry at humans and wanted Victor to feel pain like he did.

4. How does the creature talk to Victor and what does he ask for?

The creature speaks calmly to Victor and asks him to create a female companion so he won’t be alone anymore.

5. Can you predict a positive or negative future for Victor’s relationship with the creature? Why or why not?

It’s probably going to be a negative future because there’s so much anger and mistrust between them already, and it doesn’t seem like they can work things out.

Chapters 19 and 20 Frankenstein

Chapter 19 Questions:

1. What events lead to Victor's decision to travel to England?

Victor agrees to create a female creature for the monster and travels to England to gather materials and do research.

2. How does Victor feel about his impending journey, and what are his hopes and fears?

He feels nervous and guilty but also hopes the trip helps him get the task over with and he fears the consequences of making another monster.

3. What role does Henry Clerval play in Victor's plans to create a mate for the creature?

Henry travels with Victor as a companion, but doesnt know the real reason behind the trip.

4. How does Victor's attitude towards his creation shift throughout this chapter?

Victor becomes more bitter and afraid of the creature, and he regrets making him in the first place.

5. What moral dilemmas does Victor face in his pursuit of creating a companion for the creature?

He worries that the new creature might be even worse, that they could have monster children, or destroy humanity

6. How does the setting of Scotland impact the events in this chapter?

Scotland is lonely and gloomy, which matches Victor’s dark thoughts and isolation while working on the second creature.

7. What foreshadowing elements can be found in Chapter 19 that hint at future events in the novel?

Victor keeps thinking about death and destruction, which hints that something bad is going to happen soon, especially after he finishes or refuses to finish his project.

Chapter 20 Questions:

1. What internal conflict does Victor grapple with at the beginning of Chapter 20?

He’s torn between keeping his promise to the creature, and doing what he thinks is right for humanity.

2. How does the setting of the Orkney Islands contribute to the mood of this chapter?

The islands are remote and depressing, which adds to the feeling of isolation and dread.

3. How does Victor justify his decision to destroy the half-finished female creature to himself?

He believes she might be evil, or that the two monsters could reproduce.

4. What role does the creature play in Victor's decision-making process in this chapter?

The creature shows up and scares Victor, which pushes him to finally destroy the female out of fear and anger.

5. How does Victor's mental and emotional state evolve throughout Chapter 20?

He becomes more stressed, paranoid, and full of guilt, feeling he’s trapped no matter what he chooses.

6. What themes regarding responsibility and consequences are highlighted in this chapter?

The chapter shows how Victor struggles with taking responsibility for his actions and how avoiding it causes more problems.

7. How does the chapter end and what do you think will happen next?

It ends with Victor dumping the remains of the female creature and being threatened by the monster. I predict Henry will get caught up and killed.

Chapter 21:

1. Why do the townspeople think Victor is the murderer? Who is dead?

Henry is dead and they think Victor is a murder because he was dumping the female corpse in the ocean. 

2. Explain how Mr. Kirwin helps Victor.

Mr. Kirwin helps by taking Victor when he’s sick and bringing his dad to see him

3. How was Victor acquitted of the murder?

He was proven innocent after his dad came and people realized he couldn’t have dont it.

4. Do you think Victor’s life is in danger?

Yes, because the creature said he’ll be there on Victor’s wedding day.

Chapter 22:

1. Victor keeps bringing up the deaths of his loved ones, is he the responsible person for the deaths?

I think he is though he didn’t kill them directly, he did create the creature that killed them.

2. How is imagery used in this chapter with nature? Use evidence from the text.

The calm lake and peaceful mountains make everything seem okay, but it’s creepy because something bad is coming. “The wind whispered among the reeds…”

3. What does Victor think will happen between him and the creature?

I think they’ll fight to the death.

Chapter 23:

1. How does the author use imagery to foreshadow ominous happenings in the beginning of the chapter? Use evidence from the text.

The night is described with words like “blackness” and “raging waves,” which makes it feel like something terrible is about to happen.

2. Describe how the creature is towards Victor on his wedding night.

The creature is sneaky and he kills Elizabeth instead of Victor.

3. What is the biggest event that occurs in this chapter and how does it affect Victor?

Elizabeth is murdered and it completely destroys Victor and makes him obsessed with revenge.

4. What is the magistrate’s response to Victor telling him about the creature?

He doesn’t believe Victor and says the creature is too powerful to catch.

Chapter 24:

1. What happens in the years after Elizabeth’s death?

Victor becomes obsessed with tracking down the creature and spends years chasing him around.

2. What keeps Victor going after all these years after he created the creature?

His anger and need for revenge are the only things keeping him alive.

3. If Victor was still alive, what do you think he would have done?

He probably would have kept chasing the creature until one of them died.

4. How does the creature feel now that Victor is dead?

He feels sad and guilty and regrets what he did.

5. What does the creature mean when he says “I was the slave, not the master, of an impulse which I detested, yet could not disobey”? How can you relate to this statement? 

He means he hated killing people but couldn’t stop himself, kind of like when you do something wrong even though you know better.

6. Why does the creature leave Walton’s ship?

He leaves to go die alone.