Frankenstein Chapter 21 Flashcards

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How did Victor describe Mr. Kirwin?

As an old, benevolent man with calm and mild manners.

Who is Daniel Nugent?

A fisherman who gave testimony to Clerval's murder.

Where was Clerval's body discovered?

On a beach around a creek.

What was found on Clerval's neck?

Black finger marks. Signup and view all the answers

What was Victor's reaction to hearing about the black finger marks found on Clerval's chest?

He felt agitated, his limbs trembled, and he had to lean on a chair for support. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Kirwin decide to do upon hearing evidence implicating Victor in murder?

He decided to take Victor to see the body and judge Victor's reaction. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the person killed, and whose murder Victor was a suspect?

Clerval. Signup and view all the answers

How did Victor leave the room in which Clerval's body was held?

On a stretcher, where he had strong convulsions. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Victor after he saw Clerval's dead body?

He got a fever, remaining delirious and on the point of death for two months. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Victor awake after being in a fever for two months from seeing Clerval's corpse?

A jail cell. Signup and view all the answers

What did the woman who cared for Victor in his jail cell tell Victor immediately upon his awakening?

That it would have been better if he died, since she thinks the case is not in Victor's favor. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor say of his physician and old woman, who attended to him during his fever while he was in jail?

He said carelessness was visible in the physician, and brutality was visible in the old woman. Signup and view all the answers

Who showed Victor kindness while he was in a fever and in jail?

Mr. Kirwin. Signup and view all the answers

How was Mr. Kirwin kind to Victor while Victor stayed in jail?

He gave Victor the best cell and provided a physician and nurse. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Kirwin tell Victor one day as Victor was recovering?

That there was evidence exonerating Victor, that Victor experienced a series of strange and unfortunate events, that he has written to Victor's family, and that Victor's father is here to visit him. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Victor assume is visiting him when Mr. Kirwin tells Victor someone is visiting him?

The creature, to taunt him more. Signup and view all the answers

Who visits Victor while he is recovering from his fever in jail?

Victor's father, Alphonse. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Victor not allowed to hold a conversation of substantial length with his father while he stayed in jail?

He was still in weak health. Signup and view all the answers

How did Victor's mental state change as he recovered in health?

He became gloomy and melancholy because of Clerval's death, in addition to wanting to die. Signup and view all the answers

On what grounds was Victor exonerated from Clerval's murder?

The grand jury rejected the bill when it was proved Victor was on the Orkney Islands during the time Clerval's body was found. Signup and view all the answers

How did Victor's father try to cheer Victor up after Victor got out of prison?

He talked about how Victor was soon to visit Elizabeth and Ernest. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor say was his one duty after he was freed from jail but before he and his father left the British Isles for Switzerland?

That he return to Geneva, watch over his loved ones, and lie in wait for the creature. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Victor's father want to delay Victor's departure from Ireland?

He feared for Victor's health. Signup and view all the answers

What drug did Victor take nightly after recovering from his second fever?

Laudanum. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Victor describes Mr. Kirwin as an old, benevolent man with calm and mild manners.
Daniel Nugent is a fisherman who testified regarding the murder of Clerval.
Mr. Kirwin shows kindness to Victor during his imprisonment by providing him with a good cell, physician, and nurse.

Events and Reactions

Clerval's body was discovered on a beach near a creek, with black finger marks found on his neck.
Victor reacted with agitation upon learning of the finger marks on Clerval, trembling and needing support to stand.
Upon viewing Clerval's body, Victor had strong convulsions and had to be carried out on a stretcher.

Victor's Health and Circumstances

Following the sight of Clerval's corpse, Victor fell into a feverish delirium that lasted for two months.
He awoke in a jail cell, where a caregiver informed him it might have been better if he had died due to the unlikelihood of a favorable outcome in his case.
Victor criticized the care he received, noting the physician's carelessness and the old woman's brutality.

Familial Interactions

Mr. Kirwin informed Victor that there was evidence exonerating him and that Victor's father had come to visit him.
Victor initially presumed the visitor was the creature, anticipating more torment, but it was actually his father, Alphonse.
Victor was not able to engage in lengthy conversations with his father due to his weak health.

Mental Health

As Victor's physical health improved, he became increasingly gloomy and melancholic, haunted by Clerval’s death and thoughts of dying.

Legal Proceedings

Victor was exonerated from Clerval’s murder when a grand jury dismissed the case, determining he was on the Orkney Islands at the time of the murder.

Future Plans

After his release, Victor's father tried to lift his spirits by discussing a visit with Elizabeth and Ernest.
Victor felt his duty was to return to Geneva to protect his loved ones and await the creature.
Victor's father wanted to delay his departure from Ireland out of concern for Victor's health.

Medicinal Use

After recovering from his second fever, Victor regularly took laudanum to cope with his mental state.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 21 from Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' with these flashcards. Each card features key definitions and important characters, such as Victor and Clerval, to help reinforce your understanding of the text.