Characters

• What is the main theme of the text?

  Inciting controversial ideas in lighting study
• What does the text suggest about the wild fancies of lighting study?

  They provoke controversial ideas among writers
• How does the author feel about engaging in their laboratory?

  They enjoy finding and sparking new knowledge
• What does the author imply about their commitment to their studies?

  They devote themselves to their studies passionately
• Who is Victor Frankenstein in the text?

  A character who becomes eager under the stars
• What does the author mean by "new species would bless me"?

  They feel rewarded by their discoveries
• What does the author mean by "I beheld the wretch"?

  They created a miserable creature in their work
• What does the phrase "the miserable monster" refer to in the text?

  A creation that evokes regret and sorrow
• What does the author create in the text?

  The creature and its associated regrets
• What does the author express about their feelings towards their creation?

  They feel regret and sorrow for it
• How does the author describe their relationship with the creature?

  As one filled with regret and responsibility
• What does the author mean by "irrespon-sible arrogance"?

  It refers to the consequences of their actions
• What is the author's attitude towards their past actions?

  They reflect on them with regret
• What does the author imply about the nature of their studies?

  They are complex and provoke deep thought
• How does the author feel about the consequences of their scientific pursuits?

  They feel burdened by their responsibilities
• What does the author suggest about the relationship between knowledge and responsibility?

  Knowledge comes with significant responsibilities
• What does the phrase "I was benevolent" imply about the speaker?

  The speaker is kind and generous
• What is the significance of the phrase "make me happy" in the context?

  It indicates a desire for joy
• What does the term "skills" refer to in the study material?

  Abilities or expertise in a specific area
• What does "I shall be" imply about the speaker's future intentions?

  The speaker plans to take action
• What does "I’m your fallen" suggest about the speaker's relationship with the listener?

  The speaker feels a sense of loss
• How does the phrase "grievously blinging" contribute to the overall tone of the text?

  It adds a sense of dramatic flair
• What does "delicacy" refer to in the context of the study material?

  It refers to something fragile or sensitive
• What does "person to accept him" imply about the speaker's social interactions?

  The speaker seeks acceptance from others
• What does "observing" suggest about the speaker's actions?

  The speaker is watching or monitoring something
• How does the phrase "malignant and devour" reflect the speaker's feelings?

  It indicates a sense of danger or threat
• Who is the author mentioned in the study material?

  Robert Walton
• What does Robert Walton seek to discover?

  The wondrous power that attracts the needle
• What is the significance of the phrase "I have no friend" in the context of the text?

  It highlights Walton's loneliness and isolation
• What literary device is used in "part of frame narrative begins + ends"?

  Frame narrative
• What does the term "hubristic" imply about Walton's character?

  It suggests he is overly ambitious or prideful
• In which region does the narrative take place?

  The Arctic
• What is the purpose of the "circle of hell" reference in the text?

  To illustrate the dangers of ambition
• How does Walton's ambition relate to the themes of the narrative?

  It reflects the dangers of unchecked ambition
• What does the term "inferno" refer to in the context of the text?

  A circle of hell
• What does the "Arctic link" signify in Walton's journey?

  It connects his ambitions to the harsh realities
• What are the key themes presented in Walton's narrative?

  • Ambition and its consequences
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • The pursuit of knowledge
  • The dangers of hubris
• What does Walton's journey symbolize in the broader context of the narrative?

  The quest for knowledge and discovery
• How does Walton's character develop throughout the narrative?

  He becomes more aware of his limitations
• What role does the "circle of hell" play in Walton's understanding of his journey?

  It serves as a warning against overreaching