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What was the name of Victor's younger brother who was murdered?
What was the name of Victor's younger brother who was murdered?
What item was William murdered for?
What item was William murdered for?
Who was accused of William's murder?
Who was accused of William's murder?
Why did Victor decide to stay quiet about the creature he encountered?
Why did Victor decide to stay quiet about the creature he encountered?
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What does Victor's father, Alfonse, express in his letter?
What does Victor's father, Alfonse, express in his letter?
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How did Victor describe his feelings upon arriving in Geneva?
How did Victor describe his feelings upon arriving in Geneva?
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Who was the first person Victor saw when he returned home?
Who was the first person Victor saw when he returned home?
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What condition did Justine experience around the time of William's murder?
What condition did Justine experience around the time of William's murder?
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What did Victor see that made him suspect the creature was involved in the murder?
What did Victor see that made him suspect the creature was involved in the murder?
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What does Ernest believe about Justine's guilt?
What does Ernest believe about Justine's guilt?
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What event made the narrator feel immediate fear upon returning to his room?
What event made the narrator feel immediate fear upon returning to his room?
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How did the narrator react upon discovering Elizabeth's body?
How did the narrator react upon discovering Elizabeth's body?
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What emotion did the narrator primarily express after the death of Elizabeth?
What emotion did the narrator primarily express after the death of Elizabeth?
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What did the narrator decide to do when he thought about revenge?
What did the narrator decide to do when he thought about revenge?
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What did the judge imply about the monster's situation?
What did the judge imply about the monster's situation?
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What did the narrator resolve to do after losing Elizabeth?
What did the narrator resolve to do after losing Elizabeth?
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What did the narrator believe the monster was doing while he was searching for him?
What did the narrator believe the monster was doing while he was searching for him?
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What emotions did the narrator's father experience following Elizabeth's death?
What emotions did the narrator's father experience following Elizabeth's death?
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What did the narrator think of himself after he was locked up?
What did the narrator think of himself after he was locked up?
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Why did the narrator feel he couldn’t give up in seeking revenge?
Why did the narrator feel he couldn’t give up in seeking revenge?
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What does the narrator swear to do while visiting the graves of his loved ones?
What does the narrator swear to do while visiting the graves of his loved ones?
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What does the spirit whisper to the narrator when he is at the graves?
What does the spirit whisper to the narrator when he is at the graves?
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What motivates the monster to continue their chase?
What motivates the monster to continue their chase?
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What did the narrator dream about that brought him some happiness?
What did the narrator dream about that brought him some happiness?
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What is the significant challenge the narrator faces while pursuing the monster on the ice?
What is the significant challenge the narrator faces while pursuing the monster on the ice?
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How long did the narrator chase the monster on the frozen ocean?
How long did the narrator chase the monster on the frozen ocean?
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What does the narrator request before he potentially dies?
What does the narrator request before he potentially dies?
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What kind of task does the monster propose to the narrator?
What kind of task does the monster propose to the narrator?
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What did the narrator notice about the monster's behavior during their chase?
What did the narrator notice about the monster's behavior during their chase?
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What finally gives the narrator hope during his pursuit?
What finally gives the narrator hope during his pursuit?
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Study Notes
William's Murder
- Victor receives a letter from his father, Alfonse Frankenstein, informing him of the murder of his younger brother, William.
- William was found dead near a lake, with fingerprints on his neck and his mother's pin missing.
- Victor travels back home to Geneva, feeling sadness and fear.
Victor's Encounter with the Creature
- Victor visits the scene of the murder and sees a giant figure in the woods during a storm.
- He recognizes the creature he created and believes it to be the murderer.
- Victor chases the creature, but it escapes into the darkness.
- Victor witnesses the creature climbing a cliff.
- Victor is uncertain if this is the creature's first crime and worries about future harm.
The Arrest of Justine Moritz
- Victor learns from his brother, Ernest, that Justine Moritz, a servant, has been arrested for William's murder.
- Ernest says Justine became ill the morning William's body was found and a pin with William's mother's picture on it was found in her pocket.
- Victor believes Justine is innocent, but the evidence seems strong, leading to her trial.
Victor's Knowledge of the Real Murderer
- Victor knows the creature is the true murderer but hesitates to reveal his knowledge to his family.
- He fears nobody will believe him and that the creature is uncontainable.
- Victor witnesses his father’s sadness and grief.
Victor Frankenstein's Loss
- Victor Frankenstein returns to Geneva, having been away on a journey to find the monster.
- While away, Victor finds an inn, but his fear about the monster causes him to check every room.
- Victor hears Elizabeth screaming, and runs to find her dead.
- Victor’s wife Elizabeth had been murdered by the monster.
- Victor’s father dies from a broken heart.
- Victor was declared crazy and locked away, but eventually recovers.
- Victor seeks the help of a judge to find and punish the monster.
- The judge is unwilling to help, but Victor believes that the monster is never far from him.
The Chase
- Victor resolves to leave Geneva forever.
- He visits the graves of his loved ones at the cemetery and vows to avenge their deaths.
- The monster appears, laughing mockingly, and taunts Victor.
- Victor embarks on a chase across the world.
- The monster taunts and manipulates Victor, prolonging his misery, providing clues along the way.
- Victor finds comfort only in dreams of his dead loved ones.
- The monster leaves notes for Victor, urging him to follow and fight him, highlighting his power over Victor.
- Victor travels to a cold, icy land on a sled pulled by dogs.
- Victor nearly gives up on his pursuit but then sees the monster again.
- The ice breaks, leaving Victor stranded on a drifting chunk of ice.
- Victor survives by clinging to the ice for many hours until he sees a ship.
- Victor believes the monster is heading north and pleads with the ship’s captain to kill him if they find the monster.
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Explore the key events in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', focusing on the murder of William and the subsequent encounters with the creature. This quiz covers Victor's emotional turmoil and the wrongful arrest of Justine Moritz. Test your understanding of these pivotal moments in the novel!
