Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Emily's 2024 C Block > Frankenstein Chapters 1-4 > Flashcards

Frankenstein Chapters 1-4 Flashcards

Prose Revision

1
Q

Which word (beginning with t) might be used to describe a character (like Victor) that goes beyond the limits of what is socially/morally acceptable?

A

transgressive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

‘I was so guided by a ___________ cord’ (page 28)

A

silken

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is Victor describing here? ‘I was so guided by a silken cord’ (page 28)

A

His childhood - which Shelley depicts as both supportive (guided/cord) and deeply rich and loving (silken)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What was Mary Shelley’s mother called?

A

Mary Wollstonecraft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Who was Mary Wollstonecraft?

A

Mary Shelley’s mother - a proto-feminist who wrote about, and fought for, gender quality.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Who was Mary Shelley’s father?

A

William Godwin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Who was William Godwin?

A

Mary Shelley’s father - a political philosopher who believed in greater freedoms for all.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Who whom did Mary Shelley elope?

A

Percy Shelley, who at the time was married.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How did William Godwin (Mary Shelley’s father) react to her eloping with the married Percy Shelley?

A

He cut her off, believing she had brought shame on the family

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Why did Mary Shelley experience a great sense of guilt connected to her mother?

A

Because her mother died due to complications during the birth of Mary.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

‘I was their plaything and their __________’ (page 28)

A

idol

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How is Elizabeth described - ‘a pretty _______________’ (page 29)

A

present

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Who is described as a ‘pretty present’ (page 29)

A

Elizabeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

How is Elizabeth described - ‘a promised _______________’ (page 29)

A

gift

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

the saintly soul of _________ shone like a shrine-dedicated lamp’ (page 31)

A

Elizabeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

‘the __________ soul of Elizabeth shone like a shrine-dedicated lamp’ (page 31)

A

saintly

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Which character is described as having a ‘saintly soul’ (page 31)

A

Elizabeth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What was the name of the pseudo science popular in the 19th century that suggested a person’s character could be judged by their physical appearance?

A

physiognomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What was physiognomy?

A

A pseudo science popular in the 19th century that suggested a person’s character could be judged by their physical appearance.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What does pseudo science mean?

A

fake (not real) science

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What does the word ‘blasphemous’ mean?

A

to speak or act against God

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Which word (beginning with b) means to speak or act against God?

A

blasphemous

23
Q

‘I was ___________ wrapt up in this’ (page 40)

24
Q

‘became nearly my ________ occupation’ (page 40)

25
'the _________ often disappeared in the light of the morning whilst I was yet engaged in my laboratory' (page 40)
stars
26
'a churchyard to me was merely the ______________ of bodies' (page 41)
receptacle
27
'life and death appeared to me ideal _________, which I should first break through' (page 43)
bounds
28
'I kept my workshop of __________ creation' (page 43)
filthy
29
'I pursued ___________ to her hiding places' (page 43)
nature
30
What technique is used here? 'I pursued nature to her hiding places' (page 43)
Personification. The natural world is presented as a female, which Victor hunts and exposes.
31
'I collected bones from charnel houses; and disturbed, with __________ fingers, the tremendous secrets of the human frame' (page 43)
profane
32
'My cheek had grown _________ with study' (page 43)
pale
33
What is the significance of Victor describing 'My cheek had grown pale with study' (page 43)
It conveys how, such is the extent of his obsession with creating life, that it is even affecting his physical wellbeing.
34
Why does Shelley describe Victor's fingers as 'profane' when he is creating the monster?
It conveys how what Victor is doing is unholy as he is 'playing God' and trying to usurp the natural order.
35
What is graverobbing?
The stealing of bodies from their graves - this was increasingly common in the 19th century, as scientists of The Enlightenment wanted corpses to use for experiments.
36
What was The Murder Act?
A law passed in 1752 that decreed that if a person was convicted of murder, their body would be given over to science.
37
How does Victor spending time in 'vaults and charnel houses' (page 41) link to an issue of the 19th century?
This links to the social issue of graverobbing (also called bodysnatching).
38
'the moon gazed on my ________labours' (page 43)
midnight
39
What is the significance of Victor's labours (creating the monster) taking place at 'midnight'? (page 43)
It represents the idea of him crossing a boundary.
40
'he strove to shelter her as a fair _________ is sheltered by the gardener' (page 27)
exotic
41
Who is being described in the following: 'he strove to shelter her as a fair exotic is sheltered by the gardener' (page 27)?
Caroline Frankenstein - she is metaphorically compared to a beautiful and fragile exotic flower.
42
Who created the idea of tabula rasa?
The philosopher, John Locke.
43
What is the theory of tabula rasa?
That all human beings are born as a 'blank slate' - we are al a product of the way we are treated by our environment and society as a whole.
44
Which character in the novel might most obviously be considered a martyr?
Caroline Frankenstein
45
Which character is described as a 'guardian angel' (page 28)
Caroline Frankenstein
46
'guardian ___________' (page 28)
angel
47
'I looked upon Elizabeth as _________' (page 29)
mine
48
Who is being described in the following: 'he strove to shelter her as a fair exotic is sheltered by the gardener' (page 27)?
Caroline Frankenstein - she is metaphorically compared to a beautiful and fragile exotic flower.
49
Who is being described in the following: 'a being heaven-sent' (p.29)?
Elizabeth
50
Elizabeth is described as a 'shrine-dedicated lamp in our peaceful home.' What does this suggest about Elizabeth's role?
Elizabeth is a decorative ornament/object to be possessed by others.
51
Who wears a 'crown of distinction' upon their head?
Elizabeth
52
Who is Elizabeth's father?
Elizabeth is the daughter of a Milanese nobleman.
53
Both Caroline and Elizabeth are 'saved' by the Frankenstein family.' What does this suggest about how women are portrayed in the novel?
Women are portrayed as victims.

Emily's 2024 C Block (18 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions