Question 1

What is the name of the scientist in Frankenstein?

Accepted Answer

Victor Frankenstein

Question 2

Who is Frankenstein's girlfriend?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth

Question 3

Why was Frankenstein so frightened when he created the monster?

Accepted Answer

He expected the creature to be beautiful; instead, the creature was horrific.

Question 4

Describe the dream parallelism that we see in Frankenstein's dream sequence.

Accepted Answer

Frankenstein expected his experiment to be a beautiful human being. He ended up creating a hideous undead monster. In this dream, he sees his beautiful girlfriend; when they embrace she turns into a hideous corpse of his mother.

Question 5

What did Dr. Frankenstein fail to consider during his experiments?

Accepted Answer

He was so caught up in whether or not he COULD create life that he never stopped to think about whether he SHOULD.

Question 6

How does the monster's outward appearance contrast with his inner self?

Accepted Answer

The monster is hideous on the outside; however, he is actually a gentle being that is wildly misunderstood.

Question 7

How does the monster develop throughout the story?

Accepted Answer

He gains more control over his motor skills and develops a much stronger control over his cognitive abilities.

Question 8

Why is the setting in the Swiss Alps effective for the characters' final showdown?

Accepted Answer

It is effective because the cold temperature matches their cold feelings toward one another. The setting also allows for the isolation required for these characters to speak without interruption.

Question 9

Who is killed when Frankenstein abandons the creature?

Accepted Answer

The creature kills Frankenstein's brother in self-defense.

Question 10

What is the creature robbed of when Frankenstein leaves?

Accepted Answer

The creature is very much a "baby" in this massive body. He is never given the opportunity to have a father figure in his life.

Question 11

What does the creature want from Frankenstein when they meet in the Alps?

Accepted Answer

He simply wants him to listen to his story and hear his perspective on things.

Question 12

How does the creature convince Frankenstein to listen to his story in the Alps?

Accepted Answer

He convinces him by appealing to Frankenstein's compassion. He says that even human beings who are clearly guilty are given the opportunity to share their side of the story. Why should he be any different?

Question 13

What is Frankenstein's big revelation in the Alps?

Accepted Answer

He begins to understand the responsibility that a creator has to his creation.

Question 14

How was Frankenstein's monster created?

Accepted Answer

He was composed of "perfect" body parts of human corpses.

Question 15

How did Frankenstein restore life within the creature?

Accepted Answer

He used lightning to shock the creature to life.

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