Frankenstein Chapters 18-24 Summary

Study Notes

Chapter 18 Summary

Victor delays creating a female creature after encountering the monster on a glacier.
He questions the wisdom of fulfilling the monster's request and feels guilt over past tragedies.
Alphonse, Victor's father, notices Victor's troubled spirit and suggests an early marriage celebration.
Victor insists on traveling to England first, with his friend Henry Clerval accompanying him.

Chapter 19 Summary

Victor grows impatient while exploring England and Scotland, eager to complete his work.
He leaves Henry to visit a Scottish acquaintance and travels to a remote Orkney island.
Victor sets up a lab in a secluded shack but struggles with the moral implications of his creation.

Chapter 20 Summary

Victor harbors fears about potential consequences of his new creation, including its desire for companionship.
In a moment of horror, he sees the monster outside, prompting him to destroy his work.
The monster vows revenge, threatening to be present on Victor's wedding night.
After disposing of the remains in the ocean, Victor faces suspicion of murder upon returning to shore.

Chapter 21 Summary

Victor is confronted by townspeople and brought to Mr. Kirwin, where he learns of a murder victim—his friend Henry Clerval.
The distress of seeing Henry's body causes Victor to fall into a long illness while imprisoned.
Upon recovering, he is visited by his father, who reassures him following his release from prison.

Chapter 22 Summary

Victor and his father visit Paris, where Victor receives a letter from Elizabeth expressing concern for his well-being.
He acknowledges the monster's threat and prepares to confront it on his wedding night.
Despite growing tension, Victor tries to reassure Elizabeth days before their wedding.

Chapter 23 Summary

On their wedding night, Victor cannot shake the fear of the monster's arrival and warns Elizabeth to stay safe.
Elizabeth's scream signals her fate; Victor finds her dead, driven by grief.
The shock leads to his father's death from heartbreak, prompting Victor to seek justice against the monster.

Chapter 24 Summary

With his family devastated, Victor pursues the monster relentlessly across icy landscapes.
He encounters Walton, sharing his tragic story and requesting vengeance after his death.

Summary of Walton's Continuation

Walton resumes the narrative through letters, expressing belief in Victor's account.
His crew, trapped in ice, urges a return to England, but Victor inspires them to continue.
Victor dies shortly after, and Walton finds the monster mourning over Victor's body.
The monster expresses regret for his actions and chooses to leave, disappearing into darkness.

Description

Dive into the summaries of chapters 18 through 24 of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'. This quiz highlights the intricate developments in Victor Frankenstein's journey and his struggles with guilt and obligation after encountering the monster. Perfect for revising key plot points and themes from the book.