Frankenstein Letters 1-4 & Chapters 1-10 Test Review Flashcards
What does the dead albatross symbolize
the mariner’s guilt in cursing the ship and crew
What is the main theme of “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
to respect every living thing and to treat it with kindness (sin and penance, the power of prayer, and mystery and the supernatural.)
What does referring to “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” do for the story of Frankenstein?
to allude to the loneliness of the monster in her novel Frankenstein
What do images of nature do for Victor?
nature both heals and destroys. It provides rest and shelter to Victor. build a connection that allows the reader to pick up on the troubles he is experiencing through out the book.
An example of the above is the quote, “I was tempted to plunge in the silent lake that the waters might close over me and my calamities forever.”
As a means of easing his pain, he considers suicide by plunging into the silent lake.
Who writes the letters at the beginning of the novel?
Robert Walton
What does Walton want to accomplish on his voyage
He wants to discover new lands and to understand the North pole
How does Walton describe his voyage to Victor?
a voyage of discovery towards the northern pole
How does Walton meet Victor?
Whole waiting for the ice to melt, and his crew to pick him up
Why is Victor traveling alone on the ice?
- in pursuit of his infamous creation with the intention of snuffing out what he once had brought to life. “To seek one who fled from me.”
How does Walton feel about the man he rescues?
he loves him like a brother, and feels sympathy and compassion for him
Who is the narrator of chapters 1-10?
Victor Frankenstein
What event triggers Victor’s interest in galvanism?
when a tree near their home is destroyed from a lightning strike.
What was Caroline’s dying wish?
that her son and adopted daughter would marry
How did Victor respond when he brought his creature to life?
Excited and disgusted at “the monster” he had created
What did Victor dream about after bringing his creature to life?
dreams about Elizabeth turning into his mother’s corpse
Why did William hide from Ernest in Plainpalais
William and Ernest were playing hide-and-go-seek.
Why was Justine suspected of William’s death?
She was found with the locket in her pocket that William was carrying when he died and she answers with confusing answers
Why doesn’t Victor speak the truth about the murderer?
he will be labeled “insane” and that no one will believe that such a monster could exist anyway.
Where does the Frankenstein family go after Justine is executed
The family moves into their house in Belrive.
Why does Victor agree to listen to the creature’s story?
he feels the duty of the creator is to “render him happy”
What is Victor’s major flaw?
his selfishness which ultimately isolates him from society and leads to his downfall
Honors – You will also have a passage to read from Frankenstein and five questions to answer in regards to that selection. You will also have a short answer question that involves knowledge of Prometheus and Epimetheus. (Brothers)
