Frankenstein Final Flashcards
What is Victor Frankenstein’s primary ambition at the beginning of the novel?
To create life
Where does Victor Frankenstein attend university?
The University of Ingolstadt in Germany
Who is Victor’s closest friend in the novel?
Henry Clerval
What inspiration does Victor gain to create life?
Power & Knowledge
What technique does Victor use to animate the Creature?
lightning
How does Victor react when he first sees the Creature he has created?
Horror & Regret
What is one of the first crimes committed by the Creature?
Murder! (of Victor’s younger brother Willem)
Who actually kills Victor’s younger brother, William?
The Creature
This event sets off a chain of tragic occurrences in the story.
How does Justine die?
She was hung sentenced to death for the murder of William.
Justine is wrongfully accused and executed, showcasing the theme of injustice.
What does the Creature demand from Victor?
A Companion
The Creature seeks companionship to alleviate its loneliness.
How does Victor respond to the Creature’s demand?
He initially sympathizes but later refuses.
This refusal leads to further conflict between Victor and the Creature.
What happens to Henry Clerval?
He is strangled by the Creature.
Henry’s death adds to Victor’s guilt and sorrow.
What tragic event occurs on Victor and Elizabeth’s wedding night?
The Creature murders Elizabeth.
This event represents the culmination of Victor’s failures to protect those he loves.
How does Victor respond to Elizabeth’s death?
With guilt and rage, vowing to hunt the Creature.
This marks Victor’s transformation into a relentless pursuer of vengeance.
Where does Victor pursue the Creature towards the end of the novel?
The Wilderness of the Arctic Ocean.
This setting symbolizes isolation and the extremes of Victor’s obsession.
Who rescues Victor from the ice?
His crew
Captain Robert Walton in his ship.
How does Victor view his creation at the end of the novel?
With regret, horror & guilt as he feels responsible for the creature’s actions.
What does the Creature do after Victor’s death?
The Creature is overcome with grief and remorse.
What is a major theme of ‘Frankenstein’?
Danger of Unchecked Ambition
How does Shelley frame the story?
Story within a story → Walton, the Creature & Victor recount story.
What does the Creature learn from observing the De Lacey family?
Reading, language, human emotions, relationships, compassion & social structures.
Which character represents the theme of unchecked ambition?
Victor
How does the story end?
Victor dies → Creature’s remorse → Creature’s final plan → Walton’s decision to abandon trip to reach the North Pole.
What is the primary feeling of the Creature towards humanity?
Resentment
The Creature feels rejected and mistreated by humanity, leading to its resentment.
What important lesson does Victor ultimately learn?
The consequences of unchecked ambition
Victor’s journey illustrates the dangers of pursuing knowledge without considering the moral implications.
Which word best describes Victor’s relationship with his father?
Supportive
Victor’s father provides guidance and care throughout his life.
Where does Walton first encounter Victor?
In the Arctic where Walton saves Victor
Their meeting occurs during Walton’s expedition in the Arctic region.
What does Victor refuse to do at the Creature’s request for a female companion?
He refused to create another unpredictable creature
Victor fears that creating another creature could lead to further chaos and suffering.
How does society treat the Creature throughout the novel?
Horribly, he is rejected
The Creature is consistently met with fear and violence from humans.
What does Victor blame for his misfortunes?
His own ambition in pursuit of knowledge
Victor realizes that his relentless pursuit of knowledge led to tragic consequences.
How does the appearance of the Creature contrast with his inner character?
Although his outer appearance shows a strange scary figure, his inner character is fragile and innocent
The Creature’s external monstrous form belies a more sensitive and misunderstood inner self.
What does the Creature demand from Victor to avoid further suffering?
A female companion
- How does Victor’s ambition impact his relationships?
Isolation from loved ones?
Emotional and social detachment
- What literary genre does “Frankenstein” belong to?
Science fiction
- What narrative style is employed in “Frankenstein’?
Epistolary Framework
