Chapter 1 Flashcards
Who is narrating the story?
Victor Frankenstein
Where was Frankenstein born?
Geneva, Switzerland (Genevese)
Who was Frankenstein’s dad?
Alfonse, an honorable man
How did Alfonse meet Caroline?
1 Al had a best friend named Beaufort. #2 Beaufort moved to Lucerne with his daughter because he became poor (was a wealthy man) #3 Al went to find Beaufort. #4 It took 10 months for Al to find him. #5 Beaufort became depressed after 3 months of bedridden. #6 Caroline weaved or made baskets, but gained little money. #7 Caroline had to be taking care of Beaufort instead of money which made her poor. #8 Suddenly, Beaufort died leaving Caroline poor and an orphan. #9 Al saved Caroline and took her to live with a relative for 2 years. # 10 Then they married
What did Alfonse think about his wife?
He loved/worshipped her
What did Alfonse do due to Caroline’s bad childhood?
He tried to make up for it
After they married where did they go?
Italy
What were the first memories of his parents?
His mother’s touch and father’s smile
Silken cord
Umbilical cord
What was Victor “connected” to?
His parents with love and patience
Where did Caroline and Victor go to?
A poor Italian family
Difference between Elizabeth and Italians
Elizabeth: Blue eyes, golden hair, thin and fair, heaven sent, celestial features and celestial stamp
Italians: Dark, looked like pigs
What are Elizabeth’s parents whereabouts?
Elizabeth’s mother died at her birth. Her father was either dead or in prison.
Why was Victor so obsessive over Elizabeth?
Victor literally believed Elizabeth was his due to his mom presenting her to him as a “present” for him
