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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 did the Frankenstein monster leave messages for Victor about where to find food?

Frankenstein's monster leaves messages and food for Victor because the monster wanted him to live and suffer.

In Frankenstein Who was monster last victim?

In the movie- and this shocked audiences, Frankenstein"s monster attacked and accidentally killed a child by tossing her into a lake in what looked like a park. Naturally, this stirred up the townspeople that a MONSTER was on the loose. Child abuse is a real monster topic and it is intriguing it was worked into the Colin Clive- James Whale Frankenstein film- the critics did not like the child murder sequence- perhaps he could have accidentally dunked her but she survived- or similar (Pink heart) surgery to soften the blows.

In the book, his first real victim was William, Victor's younger brother. He had wandered off in the woods, and he insulted the monster for his ugliness. The monster gets angry and strangles him.

Does Frankenstein have blood?

actually he does have blood but not human blood, its more of a monster, morbid blood and more thicher and darker in color & consistency. Franklenstein is shown to not lose weakness if it loses blood, blood doesnt work the same way in his body like it does in humans

What happens to William and Justine in Frankenstein?

In Frankenstein, the monster takes revenge on Victor because he abandoned him once he was created. The monster attacks William, Victor's brother. The towns people believe that Justine killed William because the monster took William's necklace and placed it on Justine. Justine is found guilty and eventually dies in prison.

What provided the author with her inspiration for Frankenstein?

She, her husband and some friends were on vacation and the weather turned bad so they were stuck inside. While trying to think of something to do to pass the time someone came up with a competition that each of them should attempt to write the scariest story they could imagine and present it for the others to read. Ms. Shelley wrote Frankenstein that weekend.

When did the creature in Frankenstein declare war on mankind?

It was all because of Victor's lie to the creature. He told the creature that he would make another monster, but as a female, so they could live a love life together. Victor did not follow through with this, causing him to declare war on all mankind.

Should victor have created Frankenstein a mate?

Creating the creature a mate would have solved Frankenstein's immediate problems; however, he could potentially have destroyed humankind or set off a whole chain of events he didn't want to happen. The creature was miserable; creating a whole new race of these creatures could have been disastrous.

Note: Victor Frankenstein is the creator's name; the creature is simply called "the creature" or "the monster" but is NOT called "Frankenstein."

How much royalties do Sparknotes pay the author of Frankenstein?

The novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley was first published in 1818. The amount of royalties the company Sparknotes pay to the author's estate is unknown.

Why victor Frankenstein wanted to create life?

Victor Frankenstein creates the monster for the sake of pure glory, for immortality, both in name and literally. He had become consumed by his quest for greatness, a mission to have his name passed through generations as the man who had created life. He also creates the monster for the idea of being able to bestow life upon himself. Should he be successful in learning how life worked, he would be able to apply his studies to himself and live for eternity. Truly, his motives were selfish, and as he created the monster, he thought nothing of what he would do with the monster after it was created, and bore absolutely no responsibility to it.

Did Gene Wilder actually do the tap dancing in Young Frankenstein?

Per Mel Brooks in the YF commentary, he did bits and pieces of it, but most of the taps were added in during post-production (in otherwords, someone else- presumably a professional tap dancer- did them).

Who is Robert Walton and what is his destination?

A scientist who discovers Frankenstein while traveling in the Arctic.

What was the magistrate's response when Frankenstein told him ther entire story of the creature?

To put it succinctly for those who are too lazy (or smart) to find it in the text, the magistrate thinks that Victor has some extreme mental problems (a.k.a. insane) and tells him to go away, this being the nicer way of putting things.

What is Frankenstein blasting?

Smoking, snorting, swallowing or injecting bath salts.

How did Igor end up being part of Frankenstein?

Few movie writers can resist doing violence to novelists' work. The movie Frankenstein is effectively a completely different story from the one Shelley wrote. Notably, the monster of the book (Frankenstein is the doctor) was articulate, multilingual, a smooth talker; the movie monster was sort of an idiot.

How is Victor's view of the Scottish Orkneys a reflection of his emotional state?

The description of the Scottish Orkneys is one that is very dreary, barren, and sad. Victor has a very negative emotional state that blends well with the description of the land.

How do you beat Frankenstein' s digital bride Hollywood rising star?

crazy frankenstine hair, silvery dress with torn bottom, silver heels, creepy red eyes with dark eye shadow and purpleish lipstick, grey skin, black choker necklace with silvery gloves

What are Frankenstein monsters weakness?

Frankenstein's monster is afraid of fire probably due to his lower IQ.

Who was Henry clerval?

A childhood friend of frankinsteins who loves poetry and the arts.