Frankenstein Chapter 9-17 Flashcards

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What does the narrator say is so painful after a quick succession of events that deprives the soul of both hope and fear?

Dead calmness and uncertainty (depression)

Why was he feeling such remorse and sense of guilt?

He let Justine take the blame for William's murder.

Where does the family go next?

Belrive

What prevents Victor from committing suicide?

Thoughts of his loved ones, especially Elizabeth. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elizabeth mean by saying, 'when falsehood can look so much like the truth, who can assure themselves of certain happiness'?

She struggles to trust the world around her. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Victor go to the valley of Chamounix?

To get a change of scenery. Signup and view all the answers

Who destroys Victor's recently gained sense of joy?

His monster. Signup and view all the answers

What does the creature find refuge?

In a forest near Ingolstadt. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first reason for the cottager's unhappiness?

Suffering from poverty and often going hungry. Signup and view all the answers

What does the creature learn from the cottagers without their knowledge?

Their language and how to take care of them. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the new arrival?

Safie. Signup and view all the answers

How is the creature learn as a result of the young woman's presence?

By listening to the cottagers try to teach Safie. Signup and view all the answers

What else does the creature learn as a result of the young woman's presence?

About man's obsession with wealth, class, and the negative consequences of these obsessions. Signup and view all the answers

What incident caused the exile of the cottagers?

They were exiled due to Safie's father's imprisonment. Signup and view all the answers

What did Safie's father promise to Felix for his help?

To take Safie back to Turkey. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Turk double cross his daughter and Felix?

By breaking their promise of marriage. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the creature relate more to Satan than Adam in Paradise Lost?

Both felt betrayed by society and were exiled. Signup and view all the answers

What papers of Victor's had the creature discovered?

Papers explaining his creation. Signup and view all the answers

How did the creature exact his revenge on the cottagers?

By burning their cottage down. Signup and view all the answers

How is he treated when he saves a young girl from drowning?

The girl's father shoots him. Signup and view all the answers

Whom does he encounter in Geneva?

William. Signup and view all the answers

What does the creature demand Victor create for him?

A female monster. Signup and view all the answers

Does Victor believe him?

No, he doesn't believe him at first. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor agree to do?

Create a female monster. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychological Struggles

Victor Frankenstein experiences deep guilt and depression over Justine's death, feeling responsible for her wrongful conviction.
The intense emotional turmoil leads him to contemplate suicide, but he refrains from acting due to the thought of his loved ones, especially Elizabeth.

Family and Environment

The family relocates to Belrive, where Victor feels a temporary reprieve from his guilt, contrasting with his emotional state in Geneva.
The valley of Chamounix serves as a place of solace for Victor, where he recalls joyful childhood memories amidst nature's beauty.

Creature's Experience

Frankenstein's monster seeks refuge in a forest near Ingolstadt, where he observes and learns from a family of cottagers, recognizing their hardships and nurturing feelings towards them.
He becomes proficient in their language and gains insights into human emotions, music, and the complexities of relationships.

Impact of Newcomers

The arrival of Safie, Felix's love, enhances the cottagers' mood but reveals their difficulties in communication due to language differences.
The creature learns more about societal values related to wealth and class through the interactions within the cottagers' household.

Exile and Betrayal

The DeLacy family faces exile due to the political and religious conflicts surrounding Safie's father, whose imprisonment complicates the family's situation in France.
Safie is torn between her loyalty to her father and her love for Felix, which ultimately leads her to leave Italy to reunite with him.

Existential Reflections

The creature identifies more with Satan than Adam in Paradise Lost, feeling societal betrayal and longing for companionship.
Upon discovering Victor's papers detailing his creation, the creature becomes enraged, realizing he has been abandoned by his maker.

Acts of Revenge

After being mistreated by the cottagers, the monster retaliates by burning down their cottage.
His attempts to perform good, like saving a drowning girl, result in hostility, further alienating him from humanity.

Tragic Confrontations

In Geneva, the monster encounters William, Victor's brother, and, in a moment of rage, kills him, placing a locket around his neck to frame Justine.
The monster demands that Victor create a female companion for him, promising to abandon England to escape harm.

Victor's Dilemma

Initially distrustful of the creature's intentions, Victor eventually recognizes his responsibility and agrees to create a female monster, seeing it as a way to soothe his guilt and protect those he loves from further harm.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 9 to 17 of Frankenstein with these flashcards. Each card explores key themes, characters, and emotions portrayed by the narrator. Dive deep into the feelings of guilt and despair as the narrative unfolds.