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Frankenstein

Published in 1818, Frankenstein, the full title of which is Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel with Gothic elements and Romantic ideals written by Mary Shelley. It warns against the unchecked pursuit of scientific knowledge. The story describes how Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, creates a powerful man-like being whose horrific appearance makes him a lonely outcast. When Frankenstein will not create a mate for the being, his creation decides to take revenge. In the book, the creature built by Frankenstein is never given a name.

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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.

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.

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 .

Why is Frankenstein lonely in the story?

Because his family's wealth was taken unfairly from them.

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^

Who is m. walden in Frankenstein?

He was interested in nature and how the causes of it

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.

When victor returns to his apartment he has a letter waiting from his father What is the sad news from his father?

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).

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.