Frankenstein Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

How does William die?

William was either strangled or his neck was broken; a fingerprint was found on his neck. The monster killed him.

Why does Elizabeth blame herself?

She gave William a locket with his mother's picture to wear around his neck; she thinks it was what the murderer wanted.

How long has it been since Victor has been home?

Nearly 6 years.

Contrast Victor's feelings about the Swiss landscape during the day with how he sees it at night.

During the day, he sees the mountains as placid and welcoming. At night, he feels they are dark and gloomy, a scene of evil. Signup and view all the answers

How does the author utilize the lightning motif as Victor returns home?

A flash of lightning illuminates the creature in the distance, giving a sense of impending doom and reflecting the chaos in Victor's family. Signup and view all the answers

How does Victor talk himself out of pursuing the beast?

He hesitates because he thinks the monster escaped, believes others will think he's crazy, and doubts his strength to go after him. Signup and view all the answers

Do you believe that Victor could have prevented William's death if he had come home sooner?

False Signup and view all the answers

Explain what Victor mistakenly believes when he tells Ernest, "The murderer discovered! Good God! How can that be? Who could attempt to pursue him? It is impossible; one might as well try to overtake the winds, or confine a mountain stream with straw."

He mistakenly believes they have captured the monster, which he finds nearly impossible to do. Signup and view all the answers

Specify the evidence that is used to charge Justine with the crime.

The locket containing the picture of Caroline Frankenstein is found in Justine's pocket; William was wearing this locket at the time of his death. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth refuse to believe that Justine is guilty?

She trusts Justine and considers her part of the family. Elizabeth believes Justine is incapable of committing such a crime, especially against William. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

William's Death

William was killed, likely by strangulation or a broken neck, with a fingerprint found on his neck.
The murderer of William is revealed to be the MONSTER.

Elizabeth's Guilt

Elizabeth feels responsible for William's death because she gifted him a locket with a picture of his mother, believing it contributed to the murder.

Time Away from Home

Victor has been absent from home for nearly six years.

Victor's Perception of Swiss Landscape

During daylight, Victor views the Swiss mountains as calm and welcoming.
At night, however, he perceives them as dark, gloomy, and evil.

Lightning Motif

As Victor returns home, a flash of lightning illuminates the monster, suggesting impending doom.
The lightning symbolizes the chaos in Victor's family life and illustrates his internal turmoil.

Victor's Hesitation

Victor initially hesitates to pursue the monster because it has escaped.
He worries that others will think he is insane and doubts his strength to confront the creature.

Victor's Reflection on Timing

Victor believes he could not have prevented William's death even if he had returned home sooner, as he views the monster as overwhelmingly powerful.

Misconceptions About the Monster

Victor mistakenly assumes the authorities have captured the monster, expressing disbelief over how challenging it would be to pursue it.

Evidence Against Justine

Justine is charged with William's murder based on the discovery of a locket in her pocket, which William was wearing at the time of his death.

Elizabeth's Trust in Justine

Elizabeth refuses to accept Justine's guilt, viewing her as a trusted family member who is incapable of harming William, whom she considered a motherly figure.

Description

Test your knowledge of key events from Chapter 7 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This quiz includes questions about character deaths and motivations, particularly focusing on William's murder and Elizabeth's feelings of guilt. Dive into the complexities of the story with these flashcards!