Frankenstein Novel Review Flashcards
What are the themes of Frankenstein?
Isolation, revenge, scientific discovery, remorse, and ambition
What are the themes addressed by Romantic writers?
Nature, discovery, adventure, travel, and education
How do Romantic writers feel about nature?
Appreciative, they find it to be soothing, and use it in symbolic ways
What is Walton’s purpose in the novel?
To be the eyes of the reader and to be a mirror of Victor.
Is Victor a murderer? Why/Why not?
Yes, because his neglected creation murdered people.
How does the Creature portray himself to Victor?
The fallen angel Lucifer, but he is intelligent and well spoken
What does the Creature demand of Victor?
To create a companion
Describe the DeLacey family encouters
- The Creature feels happy watching them
- Interact w/Safie
- Interact w/one another
- Good Convo w/blind DeLacey
- Felix punches the Creature
- DeLacey family runs away
What happens at the end of the novel (think of the setting and the characters)?
Stuck in icy waters, Victor dies and the Creature is on his way to death. Walton meets the Creature then after, everything Walton heads back home.
What is Elizabeth’s purpose in the novel?
To bring happiness, has no growth, just supports Victor and Alphonse
Why does the Creature destroy?
For revenge
Compare and Contrast Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton
Both: Ambitious and intelligent, and arrogant
Difference: Walton puts aside his ego to take his crew home while Victor asks Walton to continue his revenge quest.
Why is the subtitle “The Modern Prometheus”?
Because Frankenstein’s drive for wisdom is exactly like Prometheus and they are both eternally praying for their actions leading to tragedy.
