frankenstein

Question 1

effect of victor creating the creature

Answer 1

Sets the central conflict into motion. Victor’s obsession with godlike creation leads to guilt and fear, and the Creature is born into isolation and rejection.

Question 2

the creature kills elizabeth on their wedding night effect:

Answer 2

Victor is shattered, turning fully from remorse to revenge. The story pivots to a mutual chase, emphasizing the theme of obsessive pursuit.

Question 3

the creature getting rejected by the DeLaceys effect

Answer 3

Solidifies the Creature’s despair and fuels his transformation from hopeful to vengeful. Highlights the destructive power of social alienation.

Question 4

fire/light symbol

Answer 4

knowledge and enlightenment but also destruction (e.g., the fire that burns the De Laceys’ cottage).

Question 5

doubles/mirroring symbol

Answer 5

Victor and the Creature reflect each other’s flaws, guilt, and suffering.

Question 6

isolation symbol

Answer 6

Recurring in both Victor and the Creature, showing emotional and moral breakdown.

Question 7

4 ideas the novel explore

Answer 7

• The consequences of unchecked ambition and scientific exploration
• The human need for companionship and belonging
• The destructive effects of societal rejection
• The blurred boundaries between creator and creation

Question 8

3 universal insights

Answer 8

• Seeking knowledge without responsibility leads to destruction.
• Rejection and loneliness can corrupt even the most innocent beings.
• The desire to be accepted is fundamental to human existence.