Suspense Flashcards
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“Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds.”
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- In summary, this quote encapsulates Victor’s ambition and sets the stage for both suspense (the tension of his experiment’s success and its fallout) and mystery (the secrets of life, death, and the fate of his creation).
2
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“Materials”
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- Victor’s cold, scientific detachment from human remains intensifies both suspense (through horror and anticipation) and mystery (through secrecy and existential questions).
3
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“I beheld the accomplishment of my toils.”
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- A deceptively simple statement that marks the moment when science and ambition cross into horror. It builds suspense by forcing the reader to anticipate the consequences of Victor’s experiment and deepens mystery by leaving key questions about the creature’s nature and future unanswered.
4
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“They became livid with the hue of death.”
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- Intensifies suspense by foreshadowing Elizabeth’s fate and trapping Victor in a waking nightmare. It also deepens the novel’s mystery, suggesting deeper forces at play—whether fate, guilt, or the supernatural. This moment serves as a psychological turning point, revealing Victor’s growing horror at what he has done.
5
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“Dark melancholy clouded every thought.”
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- Enhances suspense by showing Victor’s crumbling mental state and foreshadowing disaster. It also deepens mystery by making us question whether his suffering is due to guilt, fate, or the creature’s influence. This moment is a psychological turning point, signalling that Victor is trapped in a downward spiral from which there is no escape.
6
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“All men must hate the wretched.”
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- Enhances suspense by foreshadowing the creature’s descent into vengeance, making his next actions uncertain. It deepens mystery by raising existential questions about fate, free will, and the nature of monstrosity.
7
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“Claim the fulfilment of my promise.”
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- Builds suspense by forcing Victor into an impossible situation and deepens mystery by making us question the creature’s true nature and the potential consequences of his demand. This moment is a major turning point—whatever Victor chooses, tragedy seems inevitable.
8
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“Solemn vow in my heart to never resume my labours.”
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- Adds suspense by making the reader anticipate the creature’s vengeful retaliation. It deepens mystery by leaving us uncertain about what the creature will do next and whether Victor can ever escape his past mistakes. This is a turning point in the novel—by breaking his promise, Victor ensures that the creature will make him suffer.
