FrankensteinFrankenstein

Review SessionReview Session

1. Frankenstein was published in 1. Frankenstein was published in

18181818

2. Who wrote the Preface to the novel?2. Who wrote the Preface to the novel?

Percy ShelleyPercy Shelley

3. What is the term for a story told through letters?3. What is the term for a story told through letters?

Epistolary narrativeEpistolary narrative

4. What is the term for a story within a story?4. What is the term for a story within a story?

Frame narrativeFrame narrative

5. What was the contest that inspired Mary 5. What was the contest that inspired Mary Shelley to write Shelley to write FrankensteinFrankenstein??

To see who could write the best ghost To see who could write the best ghost storystory

6. Why was this challenge made?6. Why was this challenge made?

It was raining outside and they had been It was raining outside and they had been reading German ghost stories.reading German ghost stories.

7. Whose idea was the contest?7. Whose idea was the contest?Lord Byron’sLord Byron’s

8. Where was Mary Shelley when she wrote 8. Where was Mary Shelley when she wrote the story?the story?Swiss AlpsSwiss Alps

9. Who was with her on this vacation?9. Who was with her on this vacation?Percy Shelley (husband), Lord Byron, & Percy Shelley (husband), Lord Byron, & Dr. John PolidoriDr. John Polidori

10. For the first 13 yrs of publication, it was 10. For the first 13 yrs of publication, it was assumed who had written the story?assumed who had written the story?

Percy ShelleyPercy Shelley

11. What are the themes of the novel?11. What are the themes of the novel?

Dangerous knowledgeDangerous knowledge

Sublime natureSublime nature

MonstrosityMonstrosity

TextsTexts

12. 12. Frankenstein Frankenstein is sometimes considered is sometimes considered the first ______ ______ novel.the first ______ ______ novel.Science fictionScience fiction

13. How does Victor’s mother contract 13. How does Victor’s mother contract scarlet fever?scarlet fever?Taking care of ElizabethTaking care of Elizabeth

14. What do Elizabeth and Caroline have in 14. What do Elizabeth and Caroline have in common?common?They were both orphansThey were both orphans

15. What happens in Victor’s dream?15. What happens in Victor’s dream?Elizabeth turns into Caroline’s corpse.Elizabeth turns into Caroline’s corpse.

16. What was used as evidence against Justine?16. What was used as evidence against Justine?A locketA locketShe had no alibi – been out all night aloneShe had no alibi – been out all night aloneShe confessedShe confessed

17. What characters in the novel, at some point, helped 17. What characters in the novel, at some point, helped nurse Victor back to health?nurse Victor back to health?Alphonse/dadAlphonse/dadHenry ClervalHenry ClervalRobert WaltonRobert WaltonThe nurse provided by Mr. KirwinThe nurse provided by Mr. Kirwin

18. Who does Victor plan to tell about the monster 18. Who does Victor plan to tell about the monster but never gets a chance?but never gets a chance?

ElizabethElizabeth

19. Why do people suspect Safie’s father was 19. Why do people suspect Safie’s father was imprisoned?imprisoned?

Religion & wealthReligion & wealth

20. Why does Victor worry his father will be upset 20. Why does Victor worry his father will be upset with him while he is at the university?with him while he is at the university?

He doesn’t write homeHe doesn’t write home

21. Why does the monster want to kidnap 21. Why does the monster want to kidnap William?William?

To raise him to not be prejudiceTo raise him to not be prejudice

22. Why is Victor’s marriage to Elizabeth delayed?22. Why is Victor’s marriage to Elizabeth delayed?

He first must create a female monsterHe first must create a female monster

23. How does Mr. Kirwin show kindness to Victor?23. How does Mr. Kirwin show kindness to Victor?

He gave him the best room in the prisonHe gave him the best room in the prison

He had a nurse stay with himHe had a nurse stay with him

24. Who is Victor accused of killing?24. Who is Victor accused of killing?Henry ClervalHenry Clerval

25. Why is Elizabeth concerned that Victor 25. Why is Elizabeth concerned that Victor may not want to marry her?may not want to marry her?They grew up almost as siblingsThey grew up almost as siblingsHe may love anotherHe may love another

26. What natural event sparked Victor’s 26. What natural event sparked Victor’s interest in science?interest in science?LighteningLightening

27. What did Henry study at the university?27. What did Henry study at the university?

Eastern languagesEastern languages

28. Robert Walton wrote his letters to whom?28. Robert Walton wrote his letters to whom?

His sister – Margaret SevilleHis sister – Margaret Seville

29. Who are the people that Victor talks to about 29. Who are the people that Victor talks to about the monster?the monster?

Robert WaltonRobert Walton

The magistrateThe magistrate

30. Who told Victor about the death of 30. Who told Victor about the death of William?William?Alphonse – his fatherAlphonse – his father

31. At Justine’s trial, who testifies on her 31. At Justine’s trial, who testifies on her behalf?behalf?ElizabethElizabeth

32. After Victor destroys the female monster, 32. After Victor destroys the female monster, the monster vows to…the monster vows to…Be with him on his wedding nightBe with him on his wedding night

33. Who does the monster murder?33. Who does the monster murder?William, Henry, & ElizabethWilliam, Henry, & Elizabeth

34. What does the subtitle of “The Modern 34. What does the subtitle of “The Modern Prometheus” refer to?Prometheus” refer to?The Greek myth of a god who gave The Greek myth of a god who gave humans fire.humans fire.

35. How is 35. How is FrankensteinFrankenstein a frame narrative? a frame narrative?Walton’s letters – outside frame; Victor – Walton’s letters – outside frame; Victor – middle; the monster - insidemiddle; the monster - inside

36. What role did the monster have in the 36. What role did the monster have in the deaths of Justine & Alphonse?deaths of Justine & Alphonse?He set up Justine; and Alphonse died due He set up Justine; and Alphonse died due to the grief of Elizabeth’s deathto the grief of Elizabeth’s death

37. Why does M. Waldman want Victor to 37. Why does M. Waldman want Victor to change what he has been studying?change what he has been studying?B/c he has been studying old sciencesB/c he has been studying old sciences

38. What does he want him to now study?38. What does he want him to now study?Chemistry, natural sciences or anatomyChemistry, natural sciences or anatomy

39. What are things the monster learns from 39. What are things the monster learns from listening to the cottagers?listening to the cottagers?

TalkingTalking

ReadingReading

GeographyGeography

Human historyHuman history

40. What causes DeLacey’s family to lose their 40. What causes DeLacey’s family to lose their high status & money?high status & money?

Felix tried to help Safie’s father & got caughtFelix tried to help Safie’s father & got caught

41. Why does the monster plan on talking to 41. Why does the monster plan on talking to DeLacey first?DeLacey first?He is blind and might be more acceptingHe is blind and might be more accepting

42. What happens when the cottagers enter?42. What happens when the cottagers enter?Safie runs, Agatha faints, & Felix hits him w/a Safie runs, Agatha faints, & Felix hits him w/a stickstick

43. What are the reasons Victor has against 43. What are the reasons Victor has against creating the female monster?creating the female monster?They could procreateThey could procreateShe might be 10 times worse than heShe might be 10 times worse than heShe might not like himShe might not like himShe might prefer man to the monsterShe might prefer man to the monster

44. How do you know the monster wants 44. How do you know the monster wants Victor to chase him?Victor to chase him?The monster leaves Victor messages The monster leaves Victor messages telling him where to go nexttelling him where to go next

45. Where does the monster lead Victor?45. Where does the monster lead Victor?The North PoleThe North Pole

46. Why?46. Why?B/c he can handle it and he knows that B/c he can handle it and he knows that Victor cannotVictor cannot