Victor Frankenstein

Cards (27)

  • How does Victor Frankenstein develop throughout the novel?
    From innocent youth to revenge-driven man
  • What does Victor's development highlight in the novel?
    The downfall from obsessive pursuit of knowledge
  • How does Shelley use Victor's character to challenge reader response?
    Readers' feelings change as the narrative shifts
  • How is Victor introduced in the novel?
    In Walton's initial letters
  • How is Victor described in contrast to the Monster?
    As 'a European' versus 'a savage inhabitant'
  • What does the description of Victor as 'a man on the brink of destruction' suggest?
    He is an innocent victim of the creature
  • How does Walton view Victor?
    As 'so noble a creature'
  • What does Victor's amiable character suggest about him?
    He is ultimately a good man
  • What advice does Victor give to Walton regarding ambition?

    To 'avoid ambition'
  • What criticism of society might Shelley be suggesting through Victor's character?
    Society prizes background over moral worth
  • How does Victor's character develop in Development II?
    From innocent youth to revenge-driven man
  • How does Victor's confidence in his ambition come across?
    As arrogant and self-centred
  • What effect does Victor's neglect of family have on his character?
    It makes him seem self-centred and callous
  • How does the reader's sympathy for Victor change during Justine Moritz's trial?
    It begins to diminish as he fails to act
  • What does Victor refer to himself as during the trial?
    The 'true murderer' of William
  • How does Shelley present the Monster in contrast to Victor?
    As thoughtful, rational, and eloquent
  • What does Victor's cruelty towards the Monster reveal about his character?
    He is violent and insulting
  • What does Shelley encourage the reader to question regarding Victor?
    The validity of his narrative and actions
  • What does Victor's idealistic childhood consist of?
    Love and affection from family
  • What does the word 'idol' in Victor's childhood suggest?
    His hubristic nature
  • How does Victor see himself in relation to life and death?
    As someone who can break natural bounds
  • What does Victor's pursuit of science represent?
    A type of enlightenment
  • How does Victor's obsession affect his relationships?
    He neglects supportive friends and family
  • What does Victor acknowledge about his role in William's death?
    He feels like the 'true murderer'
  • How does Victor's focus on his own suffering highlight his character?
    It shows his self-centredness
  • What does Victor's speech to Walton's crew suggest about his values?
    He values fame and glory above all
  • What does Victor's encouragement to proceed with the journey indicate?
    He has not learned from his experiences