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Popular idea was he was either a Doctor or a Medical student- hence Doctor Frankenstein. Strictly speaking, it is a sort of courtesy rank, he is not described as Dr. Frankenstein in the novel.

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What country was Victor Frankenstein born in?

Read the book! Victor Frankenstein is not a doctor. He was born and raised in Geneva Switzerland. He went to the University of Ingostadt in Switzerland where he creates the "monster". At this time, Victor is a student of "natural philosophy", which involves chemistry and other science. Also of note: Victor Frankenstein is the creator of the monster, which is called the "creature" for much of the time in the novel. The creature has no name.


What did Victor plan to do with his immense science knowledge in the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?

Victor plans to study natural science, and physical science in all its forms.


What profession did dr Frankenstein follow in his work?

In Mary Shelley's novel, Victor Frankenstein was a student of chemistry and life sciences, perhaps in training to become a doctor. His role as the prototypical mad scientist developed through film and comic book interpretations of the story. Learn more about Frankenstein and his monster by visiting my website, SusanTylerHitchcock.com, and reading my book, Frankenstein: A Cultural History.


What was Dr Frankenstein's first name in the 1931 classic Movie Frankenstein?

He never named the monster in the 1931 movie, the book, or in any other movies. He is always referred to as "the creature."


In the book when does monster Frankenstein kill Mr Frankenstein's relatives?

There is no definite time when that happens since it happened throughout the book starting with William by accident, then Justine after being framed, then Clerval after victor broke a promise, then is newly wedded wife, Elizabeth, his father from grief caused by the monster, then kills himself after Frankenstein dies.

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Who is the creater of frankinstien?

Doctor Victor Frankenstein is a character in a major book by Mary Shelley.


Are Elizabeth and victor biological brother and sister in the book Frankenstein?

no, Elizabeth is not a Frankenstein, merely a ward of the family. That's why its okay for Victor to marry her.


Who is the stranger in the book 'The Stranger'?

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Who created Frankenstein in the book?

Dr. Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein is the name of the scientist that made the monster out of dead body parts. Therefore the answer to your question is: Mr. & Mrs. Frankenstein.


What was Victor's dream in the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and what was it foreshadowing?

He kills his sister


What country was Victor Frankenstein born in?

Read the book! Victor Frankenstein is not a doctor. He was born and raised in Geneva Switzerland. He went to the University of Ingostadt in Switzerland where he creates the "monster". At this time, Victor is a student of "natural philosophy", which involves chemistry and other science. Also of note: Victor Frankenstein is the creator of the monster, which is called the "creature" for much of the time in the novel. The creature has no name.


Who was Frankenstein the soldier?

Frankenstein the soldier is one of Victor Frankenstein's brothers. He's not mentioned too much in the book because he was already gone by the time everything happened.


What is Victor's plan for dealing with the creature in chapter twenty three of the book Frankenstein?

at the kentucky derby......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................


What did Victor plan to do with his immense science knowledge in the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?

Victor plans to study natural science, and physical science in all its forms.


In the book Frankenstein Why does Victor stay in the creature's cave to hear his tale?

in hopes that the creature didnt murder william


Where was frankinstien set?

Frankenstein was set in Geneva although Victor Frankenstein travels throughout Europe in the course of the book, visiting the Mont Blanc, the river Rhine and the North Pole.


In Frankenstein walker achieves revenge for victor by killing the monster?

In the book the monster doesn't die. And I don't know who Walker is.