Frankenstein Chapter 22 Flashcards

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What did Victor often say to his father during his imprisonment?

That he killed William, Justine, and Henry.

Why did Victor keep the creation of his creature secret from his father, after his second fever?

He thought that he would be seen as insane, and he didn't want to make his father feel horror.

How did Victor's father react to Victor's assertion that he killed William, Justine, and Henry while they were resting in Paris?

He asked Victor to never say that again.

How did Victor's demeanor change as more time passed during his recovery of the second fever, while he and his father were resting in Paris?

He became calmer, and more composed. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor receive a few days before leaving Paris for Switzerland?

A letter from Elizabeth. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elizabeth ask Victor about in her letter, which Victor received in Paris while he and his father were resting there?

She asked if Victor loved her. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth think that Victor loves someone else?

He has traveled for many years, and he seemed morose when he returned from Ingolstadt. Signup and view all the answers

What memory does Elizabeth's letter to Victor while he is in Paris bring back?

The memory of the monster saying that he would be with Victor during Victor's wedding night. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor reason would happen if he delayed marriage?

He reasoned that the creature would find some other way to torture him. Signup and view all the answers

What was Victor's reply to Elizabeth's letter, which he received while he was resting at Paris?

Victor's reply was a letter telling Elizabeth that he did love her, and that he had a secret to tell her after their marriage. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elizabeth cry when Victor returned to Geneva from Britain?

Victor was emaciated and had feverish cheeks. Signup and view all the answers

What could draw Victor out of his fits of insanity and torpor after he returned to Geneva from Britain?

Elizabeth. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Victor agree in a content manner to his father's request that he and Elizabeth be married in 10 days, despite the creature's threat?

He thought that death was no evil if he lost Elizabeth in the meantime. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor foreshadow when recounting his tale to Walton in the midst of describing the lead-up to his marriage?

That the monster did not kill Victor, as Victor thinks it intends to do. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elizabeth view her coming wedding with Victor?

With placid contentment and a little fear due to past misfortunes. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the wedding between Victor and Elizabeth take place?

A property along Lake Como which Elizabeth had inherited, named Villa Lavenza. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor do to defend himself from the fiend, before and during the wedding?

He carried pistols and a dagger with him constantly. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elizabeth feel on the day of her wedding?

Melancholy, which Victor speculated, as due to the secret he had promised to tell her. Signup and view all the answers

What did Victor and Elizabeth do after their wedding ceremony?

They rowed on the lake, and enjoyed the beauty of the scenery. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Victor's Confession and Isolation

Victor frequently confessed to his father that he was responsible for the deaths of William, Justine, and Henry.
He chose to keep the creation of the creature a secret from his father, fearing he would be deemed insane and wanting to spare his father from horror.

Family Dynamics and Recovering from Illness

Victor's father reacted with disbelief and urged him to stop claiming he killed those individuals.
During his recovery in Paris, Victor's demeanor shifted to a calmer and more composed state over time.

Elizabeth's Letter and Concerns

A few days before departing Paris, Victor received a letter from Elizabeth inquiring about his feelings for her.
Elizabeth suspected Victor's love for someone else due to his prolonged absences and his morose demeanor upon returning from Ingolstadt.

Memories and Wedding Preparations

Elizabeth's letter triggered memories of the creature's threat to be present on Victor’s wedding night.
Victor contemplated the dire consequences of delaying marriage, believing the creature would find other ways to inflict suffering.

Response to Elizabeth and Emotions upon Return

Victor responded to Elizabeth’s letter affirming his love and hinted at a secret to be revealed after marriage.
Elizabeth cried upon Victor's return to Geneva, distressed by his emaciated appearance and feverish condition.

Decisions and Threats

Despite the creature's threats, Victor agreed to marry Elizabeth in ten days, believing death could be preferable to losing her beforehand.
Victor foreshadowed that he would not be the target of the creature's vengeance as he recounted his experiences to Walton.

The Wedding and Atmosphere

Elizabeth viewed their wedding with a mix of contentment and fear, influenced by past tragedies.
The wedding took place at Villa Lavenza, a property by Lake Como inherited by Elizabeth.

Precautions and Post-Wedding Activities

To protect himself, Victor armed himself with pistols and a dagger before and during the wedding.
After the ceremony, Victor and Elizabeth celebrated by rowing on the lake, reveling in the beauty of their surroundings.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 22 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with these flashcards. Dive into Victor's thoughts, his secrets, and his father's reactions as the story unfolds. Perfect for studying key concepts and quotes from this pivotal chapter.