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What is the primary emotional response of the narrator upon witnessing the vast scene before him?
What is the primary emotional response of the narrator upon witnessing the vast scene before him?
- Indifference and boredom
- Joy and wonder (correct)
- Awe and despair
- Fear and trepidation
What descriptive term is used for the ice field that the narrator crosses?
What descriptive term is used for the ice field that the narrator crosses?
- A formidable glacier
- A treacherous terrain
- A vast river of ice (correct)
- A serene lake of ice
How is the figure approaching the narrator described in terms of physical characteristics?
How is the figure approaching the narrator described in terms of physical characteristics?
- Superhuman and enormous (correct)
- A ghostly apparition
- Diminutive and feeble
- Ordinary and unimpressive
What does the narrator express a desire to do regarding the creature he created?
What does the narrator express a desire to do regarding the creature he created?
What does the creature accuse the narrator of feeling towards him?
What does the creature accuse the narrator of feeling towards him?
What physical sensation does the narrator experience upon seeing the approaching figure?
What physical sensation does the narrator experience upon seeing the approaching figure?
What theme does the creature's statement about being hated beyond all living things illustrate?
What theme does the creature's statement about being hated beyond all living things illustrate?
What motivates the narrator's feelings of rage towards the creature?
What motivates the narrator's feelings of rage towards the creature?
What does the creature demand from Frankenstein in return for peace?
What does the creature demand from Frankenstein in return for peace?
How does the creature describe his own existence in relation to Frankenstein?
How does the creature describe his own existence in relation to Frankenstein?
What feeling does the creature primarily express towards Frankenstein during their conversation?
What feeling does the creature primarily express towards Frankenstein during their conversation?
Which of the following best captures the creature's perspective on humanity?
Which of the following best captures the creature's perspective on humanity?
How does Frankenstein respond to the creature's pleas for compassion?
How does Frankenstein respond to the creature's pleas for compassion?
What analogy does the creature use to describe his relationship with Frankenstein?
What analogy does the creature use to describe his relationship with Frankenstein?
What aspect of the creature's feelings does he highlight when discussing his past?
What aspect of the creature's feelings does he highlight when discussing his past?
What does the creature assert as his ultimate desire?
What does the creature assert as his ultimate desire?
What effect does the majesty of nature have on the narrator's emotions?
What effect does the majesty of nature have on the narrator's emotions?
What natural phenomenon does the narrator observe that symbolizes the power of nature?
What natural phenomenon does the narrator observe that symbolizes the power of nature?
Why does the narrator choose to ascend Montanvert without a guide?
Why does the narrator choose to ascend Montanvert without a guide?
What imagery is used to describe the glacier's surface?
What imagery is used to describe the glacier's surface?
How does the narrator describe the impact of the sublime landscape on his mental state?
How does the narrator describe the impact of the sublime landscape on his mental state?
What physical elements does the narrator encounter while traveling through the valley?
What physical elements does the narrator encounter while traveling through the valley?
What does the narrator do after reaching the top of the ascent?
What does the narrator do after reaching the top of the ascent?
What does the narrator compare the rifts on the glacier to?
What does the narrator compare the rifts on the glacier to?
What does the creature demand from Frankenstein before he shares his story?
What does the creature demand from Frankenstein before he shares his story?
What is Frankenstein's initial reaction to the creature upon their encounter?
What is Frankenstein's initial reaction to the creature upon their encounter?
What reason does the creature provide for his desire to share his story?
What reason does the creature provide for his desire to share his story?
How does the creature describe the nature of human justice?
How does the creature describe the nature of human justice?
What compels Frankenstein to eventually listen to the creature's tale?
What compels Frankenstein to eventually listen to the creature's tale?
What does the creature imply will happen if Frankenstein refuses to listen?
What does the creature imply will happen if Frankenstein refuses to listen?
What does the creature mean when he refers to himself as a 'scourge of your fellow creatures'?
What does the creature mean when he refers to himself as a 'scourge of your fellow creatures'?
What is the atmosphere or setting described when the creature leads Frankenstein to listen?
What is the atmosphere or setting described when the creature leads Frankenstein to listen?
The creature claims that he has suffered enough to rekindle his misery.
The creature claims that he has suffered enough to rekindle his misery.
Frankenstein refers to the creature as his beloved Adam.
Frankenstein refers to the creature as his beloved Adam.
The creature believes that his benevolence was transformed into fiendishness by misery.
The creature believes that his benevolence was transformed into fiendishness by misery.
Frankenstein expresses a desire for peace and harmony with the creature.
Frankenstein expresses a desire for peace and harmony with the creature.
The creature has found solace in the companionship of other humans.
The creature has found solace in the companionship of other humans.
The creature pleads with Frankenstein by highlighting his previous power and strength.
The creature pleads with Frankenstein by highlighting his previous power and strength.
Frankenstein's reaction to the creature is one of empathy and understanding.
Frankenstein's reaction to the creature is one of empathy and understanding.
The creature describes the natural elements around him as kinder than humans.
The creature describes the natural elements around him as kinder than humans.
The figure approaching the narrator is described as having a physical appearance similar to that of an ordinary man.
The figure approaching the narrator is described as having a physical appearance similar to that of an ordinary man.
The narrator experiences a feeling of joy when he first sees the vast river of ice.
The narrator experiences a feeling of joy when he first sees the vast river of ice.
The creature accuses the narrator of being indifferent to his suffering.
The creature accuses the narrator of being indifferent to his suffering.
The narrator resolves to engage in conversation rather than combat when the creature approaches.
The narrator resolves to engage in conversation rather than combat when the creature approaches.
The narrator remains in a recess of rock, watching the scene unfold for an extended period.
The narrator remains in a recess of rock, watching the scene unfold for an extended period.
The creature asks the narrator how he can dare to sport with life.
The creature asks the narrator how he can dare to sport with life.
The narrator feels a sense of calm as he anticipates the approach of the creature.
The narrator feels a sense of calm as he anticipates the approach of the creature.
The narrator's emotional response to the glacier is one of fear and terror.
The narrator's emotional response to the glacier is one of fear and terror.
The creature believes that if mankind knew of his existence, they would seek to embrace him.
The creature believes that if mankind knew of his existence, they would seek to embrace him.
Frankenstein expresses regret about creating the creature, feeling he has been made wretched by his own actions.
Frankenstein expresses regret about creating the creature, feeling he has been made wretched by his own actions.
The creature demands that Frankenstein grant him compassion based on virtues he no longer possesses.
The creature demands that Frankenstein grant him compassion based on virtues he no longer possesses.
The creature considers himself a 'scourge of your fellow creatures' due to a desire for revenge against humanity.
The creature considers himself a 'scourge of your fellow creatures' due to a desire for revenge against humanity.
The creature's proposal to lead Frankenstein to a hut is made to exemplify his desire for isolation from humanity.
The creature's proposal to lead Frankenstein to a hut is made to exemplify his desire for isolation from humanity.
Frankenstein is eager to deny the creature's claims of innocence regarding the murder of his brother.
Frankenstein is eager to deny the creature's claims of innocence regarding the murder of his brother.
The creature accuses mankind of having empty compassion toward him despite their hatred.
The creature accuses mankind of having empty compassion toward him despite their hatred.
The creature offers to abandon humanity entirely if Frankenstein agrees to listen to his story.
The creature offers to abandon humanity entirely if Frankenstein agrees to listen to his story.
The narrator felt a sense of serenity despite the tumultuous weather conditions.
The narrator felt a sense of serenity despite the tumultuous weather conditions.
The narrator encountered other travelers on his ascent to Montanvert.
The narrator encountered other travelers on his ascent to Montanvert.
The description of the glacier included references to calm and flat surfaces.
The description of the glacier included references to calm and flat surfaces.
The narrator experienced a sense of sublime ecstasy upon first viewing the glacier.
The narrator experienced a sense of sublime ecstasy upon first viewing the glacier.
As the narrator sat on the rock overlooking the sea of ice, he had a clear view of the mountain summits.
As the narrator sat on the rock overlooking the sea of ice, he had a clear view of the mountain summits.
The narrator's feelings of grief were completely alleviated by the magnificent scenes around him.
The narrator's feelings of grief were completely alleviated by the magnificent scenes around him.
The thunderous sound of avalanches was a frequent interruption in the valley's silence.
The thunderous sound of avalanches was a frequent interruption in the valley's silence.
The narrator's mule was already prepared for the journey before he resolved to ascend the mountain.
The narrator's mule was already prepared for the journey before he resolved to ascend the mountain.
Flashcards
Sublime Ecstasy
Sublime Ecstasy
The feeling of awe and wonder inspired by the vastness and power of nature, often experienced in the presence of majestic landscapes like mountains and glaciers.
Tranquilized Grief
Tranquilized Grief
The state of being calm and peaceful, often achieved through contemplation of nature's grandeur.
Glacier
Glacier
A naturally occurring mass of ice that moves slowly over land, formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow.
Rifts
Rifts
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Immutable Laws
Immutable Laws
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Solitary Grandeur
Solitary Grandeur
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Avalanche
Avalanche
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Accumulated Ice Rent and Torn
Accumulated Ice Rent and Torn
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Creature
Creature
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Abhorrence
Abhorrence
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Sorrowful
Sorrowful
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Murder
Murder
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Miserable
Miserable
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Fury
Fury
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Trembling
Trembling
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Annihilation
Annihilation
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Social Isolation
Social Isolation
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Yearning for Connection
Yearning for Connection
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Creator's Responsibility
Creator's Responsibility
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Rage and Resentment
Rage and Resentment
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Seeking Destruction
Seeking Destruction
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Desire for Happiness
Desire for Happiness
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Injustice and Inequality
Injustice and Inequality
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Resilience and Survival
Resilience and Survival
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Work of your hands
Work of your hands
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Hear my tale
Hear my tale
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Relieve me from the sight of your detested form
Relieve me from the sight of your detested form
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Grant me thy compassion
Grant me thy compassion
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Curiosity and compassion confirmed my resolution
Curiosity and compassion confirmed my resolution
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Become the scourge of your fellow creatures
Become the scourge of your fellow creatures
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What is a glacier?
What is a glacier?
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What are rifts on a glacier?
What are rifts on a glacier?
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What is the sound of a glacier breaking?
What is the sound of a glacier breaking?
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What is sublime ecstasy?
What is sublime ecstasy?
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What is tranquilized grief?
What is tranquilized grief?
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What is solitary grandeur?
What is solitary grandeur?
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Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein
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How dare you sport thus with life?
How dare you sport thus with life?
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Ties dissoluble by the annihilation of one of us
Ties dissoluble by the annihilation of one of us
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All men hate the wretched; how, then, must I be hated?
All men hate the wretched; how, then, must I be hated?
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Bloody human laws
Bloody human laws
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Listen to my tale; when you have heard that, abandon or commiserate me, as you shall judge.
Listen to my tale; when you have heard that, abandon or commiserate me, as you shall judge.
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Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw light! Cursed (although I curse myself) be the hands that formed you!
Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw light! Cursed (although I curse myself) be the hands that formed you!
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Hear my tale; it is long and strange...
Hear my tale; it is long and strange...
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Study Notes
Roaming Through the Valley
- The narrator spent a day traveling through a valley
- The valley was bordered by mountains and glaciers
- The scenery was vast and awe-inspiring, but also caused grief
- The weather was rainy and misty, hindering a clear view of the mountains
- The narrator went to the top of Montanvert, a mountain, to see the glacier
- The view of the glacier was sublime and caused deep emotion in the narrator.
- The narrator traveled to the sources of the Arveiron, a glacier, which was advancing down the mountain
- The silence of nature was broken by the sounds of the glacier and avalanches
- The narrator felt consolation and tranquility from the scenery
- The narrator wanted to be alone to appreciate the grandeur of the scene
The Creature
- The narrator encounters a creature, huge and frightful
- The creature's appearance is monstrous, terrifying the narrator
- The creature speaks to the narrator demanding compassion and listening to his story
- The creature states that the narrator caused his misery.
- The creature claims to have been benevolent and made to be a monster by his creator
- The Creature is described as superhuman in speed and stature
- The Creature is described as having a terrifying countenance that is a mix of anguish, disdain, and malignity
- The Creature demanded the narrator to listen to his story, to hear his tale.
- The Creature asks the narrator to consider his misery and whether he is just to him.
- The creature asks the narrator to grant him compassion
- The narrator wants to destroy the Creature.
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This quiz delves into key themes from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', focusing on the narrator's experiences in the valley and his encounter with the creature. Explore the emotional depth and the complexities of creation, beauty, and monstrosity as depicted in this classic novel.
