Frankenstein Chapter 17 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What was Victor's initial reaction and response to the creature's request?

He was at first too overwhelmed by the story, but then refused the creature's request.

What does the creature say he is content to do in order to get Victor to consent to making him a companion?

Reasoning.

How does the creature persuade Victor to make him a companion?

He says that he will flee with his companion for South America if Victor makes him one, and that he wants to feel gratitude to Victor for something.

What reasons does Victor use in an attempt to reject the monster's request?

Victor says that the creature will not persevere in his exile and has already shown enough malice to be untrusted. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor think of when deciding on his final answer to the creature's request?

Victor thought of the creature's virtues early on in its existence and took into account the creature's superhuman abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What was Victor's final answer to the creature's request for another creature?

Victor answered yes, as long as the creature quit the neighborhood of man as soon as the second creature was delivered. Signup and view all the answers

What did the creature do upon hearing Victor's final answer?

It rapidly fled. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Victor speculated as to why the creature ran so rapidly after he said yes to its request?

Victor thought that it might be fearful that he would change his answer. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the creature's tale take up?

The whole rest of the day. Signup and view all the answers

When did Victor arrive back at Chamounix?

Morning. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor do as he descended back to Chamounix?

Weep. Signup and view all the answers

What caused alarm in the Frankenstein house upon Victor's return from Chamounix?

Victor's haggard appearance. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor resolve to do in order to save his family after promising the creature a second creature?

Victor resolved to dedicate himself to creating the second creature, despite abhorring the task. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Victor and the Creature's Request

Victor initially overwhelmed by the creature's narrative but ultimately refuses its request for a companion.
The creature expresses willingness to reason and negotiate to persuade Victor.

Creature's Persuasion

The creature promises to flee to South America with his new companion, highlighting desires for gratitude towards Victor.
Claims that the companion would alleviate the source of his suffering and vice.

Victor's Rejection Reasons

Victor believes the creature will not maintain exile due to natural inclinations towards humanity.
He fears the creature will cause more destruction with a second being alongside it, citing previous malice.

Victor's Final Decision

Despite initial thoughts on the creature’s virtues and abilities, Victor ultimately agrees to create another creature.
Conditions set that the creature must leave human society immediately after the second being is created.

Creature's Reaction

The creature flees quickly after hearing Victor's consent, likely fearing a change of heart from Victor.

Timeline of Events

The creature’s narrative consumes the entire day, indicating its emotional weight on Victor.
Victor returns to Chamounix the following morning and is overwhelmed with grief.

Impact on the Frankenstein Household

Victor's haggard appearance upon arrival alarms the family, signaling something ominous has transpired.

Victor's Resolve

Victor determines to create the second creature as a means to protect his family, despite his deep-seated aversion to the task.

Description

Test your understanding of Chapter 17 from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' with these flashcards. Explore Victor's responses to the creature's requests and the arguments made for companionship. Perfect for reviewing key themes and character interactions in this pivotal chapter.