frankenstein

• Who is the author of the novel Frankenstein?


  Mary Shelley
• Why is Frankenstein considered a major classic?

  It explores complex themes and narratives
• What are the primary characters in Frankenstein?

  Victor Frankenstein and the creature
• What is the narrative structure of Frankenstein?

  • Embedded narrative
  • Framed narrative
  • Multiple perspectives: Walton, Victor, and the creature
• Who introduces the story in Frankenstein?

  Captain Walton
• What does Captain Walton write about in his letters?

  His expedition to the North Pole
• What does Victor Frankenstein confess to Walton?

  His ambition caused him pain
• Where does Victor Frankenstein come from?

  Geneva
• What does Victor study at university?

  Anatomy and the body
• What does Victor create during his studies?

  A creature made of dead body parts
• How does Victor feel after bringing the creature to life?

  Horrified and overwhelmed
• What tragic news does Victor receive from Geneva?

  His brother William has been murdered
• Who is wrongly accused of William's murder?

  Justine, their servant
• How does Victor feel about the deaths of William and Justine?

  He feels guilty and responsible
• Where does Victor go to escape his guilt?

  The mountains
• How does the creature learn about the world?

  By observing the De Lacey family
• What does the creature ask Victor to create for him?

  A female companion
• Why does Victor destroy the female creature he created?

  He fears creating a race of monsters
• What happens to Henry Clerval?

  He is killed by the creature
• What tragic event occurs on Victor's wedding night?

  Elizabeth is killed by the creature
• How does Victor's ambition affect his life?

  It leads to tragedy and isolation
• What does Victor vow to do at the end of the story?

  To destroy the creature
• How does the story of Frankenstein end?

  Victor dies, and the creature mourns
• What are the key themes in Frankenstein?

  • Ambition and its consequences
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • The nature of humanity
  • The quest for knowledge
• What are the major events in the plot of Frankenstein?

  1. Captain Walton's expedition
  2. Victor's creation of the creature
  3. The creature's loneliness and desire for companionship
  4. The deaths of William and Justine
  5. Victor's pursuit of the creature
  6. The tragic ending with Victor and the creature
• Who is the main character in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?

  Victor Frankenstein
• Why is the creature often mistakenly called Frankenstein?

  People confuse the creature with its creator
• What is the subtitle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?

  The Modern Prometheus
• What does the character Victor Frankenstein represent in the novel?

  A cautionary tale against excessive ambition
• Who was the major scientific figure during the Victorian era mentioned in the text?

  Charles Darwin
• What scientific idea did Charles Darwin propose?

  The theory of evolution
• How does Victor Frankenstein's ambition relate to the fears of his time?

  It reflects fears of overreaching in science
• What is the significance of the myth of Prometheus in relation to Victor Frankenstein?

  • Prometheus stole fire from the gods
  • Represents knowledge and creation
  • Victor's ambition parallels Prometheus' actions
  • Both face severe consequences for their actions
• What does Victor Frankenstein confess about his desire for knowledge?

  He wanted to learn the secrets of heaven and earth
• What does the phrase "learn from me how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge" imply?

  Knowledge can lead to dangerous consequences
• What does Victor mean by wanting to create a "new species"?

  He desires to play the role of a god
• How does Victor's ambition reflect on his character development?

  It shows his selfish intentions and downfall
• What does Victor mean by "who shall conceive the horrors of my secret toil"?

  He reflects on the evil actions he took
• What does the term "unhallowed" signify in Victor's actions?

  His actions are evil and not sacred
• What realization does Victor have when the creature comes to life?

  His dream has vanished and he is horrified