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Geneva is important because it is the hometown of Victor, and it is where he always comes back to. It is also important because when he comes back in the end to protect his loved ones, he is actually attracting the Monster there, and causes his own downfall.

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Because Frankenstein Is partially a Gothic novel and with out the dark settings the book would be far less effective

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Switzerland, 18th century

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Q: What is the purpose of the Geneva setting in Mary Shelly's 'Frankenstein'?
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