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What was Victor's initial reaction and response to the creature's request?
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?
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?
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?
What reasons does Victor use in an attempt to reject the monster's request?
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What did Victor think of when deciding on his final answer to the creature's request?
What did Victor think of when deciding on his final answer to the creature's request?
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What was Victor's final answer to the creature's request for another creature?
What was Victor's final answer to the creature's request for another creature?
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What did the creature do upon hearing Victor's final answer?
What did the creature do upon hearing Victor's final answer?
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What was the reason Victor speculated as to why the creature ran so rapidly after he said yes to its request?
What was the reason Victor speculated as to why the creature ran so rapidly after he said yes to its request?
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How long did the creature's tale take up?
How long did the creature's tale take up?
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When did Victor arrive back at Chamounix?
When did Victor arrive back at Chamounix?
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What did Victor do as he descended back to Chamounix?
What did Victor do as he descended back to Chamounix?
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What caused alarm in the Frankenstein house upon Victor's return from Chamounix?
What caused alarm in the Frankenstein house upon Victor's return from Chamounix?
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What did Victor resolve to do in order to save his family after promising the creature a second creature?
What did Victor resolve to do in order to save his family after promising the creature a second creature?
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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.
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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.
