Why does Robert Walton want to go to the arctic in Frankenstein?
At the end of Frankenstein, Dr. Frankenstein was being chased by his creation because it wanted to know if it had a soul. The Doctor had been chased all over the world and ended up there to get as far away from the monster as possible.
In Frankenstein what happened when the creature shows himself to the cottagers?
The cottagers couldn't pay their rent and their crops were frozen in the ground so they couldn't harvest them and sell them on the market for rent. The monster being extra-strong harvested their crops for them and thereby enabled them to get on with their lives.
Who saw Victor destroy the female creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
The first, male monster saw Victor destroy the female creature.
In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein how does the creature respond to fire?
In the book, the creature saw that fire was warm, and so he thrust his hand into the flames, which of course burned him. Ultimately, the creature was confused by it because he understood how to preserve it but not how to make it.
Did victor Frankenstein get sick after he created the monster?
Yes, very sick from ill nutrition and fatigue.
How many people did Frankenstein's monster murder?
The monster directly murders three people: Henry, Elizabeth, and William
But he is also the cause of Justine's death when he frames her for the murder of William.
And he is also somewhat responsible for the death of Victors father, who dies from grief because the monster killed most of his family.
Frankenstein- after two years of study why does victor consider going home?
The creature Victor created murdered Victor's younger brother, William.
What is Mary Shelly Frankenstein about?
Doctor Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive , not killed as previously believed . Doctor Frankenstein wants to abandon questionable scientific experimentation but when a 'mad' scientist , Doctor Septimus Pretorius kidnaps his wife , Dr. Frankenstein agrees to help him create a new creature , a woman , to be the companion/wife of the monster .
What countries does victor Frankenstein travel to in the novel Frankenstein?
I'm not sure if these are all of the locations but these are some.
What was frankensteins brother called?
Victor's brothers' names were William and Ernest Frankenstein.
What motivated Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein?
well..when she was younger her father used to dress as it and when she was 6 he started to rape her in her sleep and that's all she could see. so then she decided to show her feelings in a book and hope one day that someone ( hopefully her father) realise that it was wrong (but VERY enjoyable to be able to loss your V at the age of 6). and that's why she wrote the book. :) glad this helped you ^o^
What are the settings of Frankenstein?
The frame story of Victor Frankenstein telling his tale to Captain Robert Walton takes place on a ship sailing in the Arctic.
Victor created the monster in Ingolstadt, a city in Bavaria, Germany. He then is pursued by his creation in Switzerland.
Im cant exactly remember but i think it was that he was dying and ill and he wanted to see vistor
Who is the actual monster in Frankenstein?
I can tell you it's not Frankenstein... as most of the world believes. No, Dr. Frankenstein was the creator of the monster, but as it turns out he isn't a monster at all. Just a lost soul looking for his place in the world, as we all are.
Why is Frankenstein considered to be the modren Prometheus?
In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mankind. The subtitle "Modern Prometheus" refers to Frankenstein's quest for the knowledge to give life (analogous to the "fire", which was the exclusive province of the gods).
What was reaction of the De Lacey family of the creature?
He welcomes him at first but then becomes frightened
They were banished from their homeland for rescuing Safie's father from prison.
Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein?
She was the child of literary parents, the 'wife' of a very famous poet, the friend of another very famous poet. When her 'husband' died she had to make herself a living so tried writing. It just seems natural that she would do so. The specific idea for 'Frankenstein' grew from ghost stories shared by other authors.
Is there a kids movie with Frankenstein Dracula werewolf?
Check out the 1987 release, Monster Squad. Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Wolfman, The Mummy... they're all there. Might be a little scary for younger kids. You can find it on imdb.com for more info.