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What role does De Lacey play in the monster's perception of humanity?
What role does De Lacey play in the monster's perception of humanity?
How does the monster learn to speak and read?
How does the monster learn to speak and read?
What motivates Safie to join the De Lacey family?
What motivates Safie to join the De Lacey family?
Which character is characterized by a gentle demeanor and devotion to family?
Which character is characterized by a gentle demeanor and devotion to family?
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What narrative purpose does Margaret Saville serve in the story?
What narrative purpose does Margaret Saville serve in the story?
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What motivates the Creature to seek revenge against Victor Frankenstein?
What motivates the Creature to seek revenge against Victor Frankenstein?
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How does Victor Frankenstein primarily feel about his creation?
How does Victor Frankenstein primarily feel about his creation?
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Which character serves as the frame narrator for the story of Frankenstein?
Which character serves as the frame narrator for the story of Frankenstein?
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What role does Elizabeth Lavenza play in Victor's life?
What role does Elizabeth Lavenza play in Victor's life?
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What tragedy befalls William Frankenstein in the story?
What tragedy befalls William Frankenstein in the story?
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What is Alphonse Frankenstein's main role in Victor's life?
What is Alphonse Frankenstein's main role in Victor's life?
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How does the Creature interact with human society?
How does the Creature interact with human society?
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What event triggers Victor's feelings of guilt regarding his creation?
What event triggers Victor's feelings of guilt regarding his creation?
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Study Notes
Frankenstein Characters
- Victor Frankenstein: The protagonist, narrator, and creator of the monster. He studies in Ingolstadt, discovers the secret of life, but recoils in horror at his creation. He feels immense guilt and helplessness, as the monster's actions ruin his life and others'.
- The Creature: Victor's monstrous creation. Eight feet tall and hideously ugly. Intelligent, eloquent, sensitive, but shunned by society. Seeks revenge on Victor for his abandonment.
- Robert Walton: An Arctic seafarer. Finds and helps Victor. Records Victor's story in letters to his sister.
- Elizabeth Lavenza: Victor's adopted cousin/adopted daughter (depending on the edition). Is a passive character, waiting for Victor's attention.
- Henry Clerval: Victor's best friend. Nurses Victor back to health in Ingolstadt. A contrast to Victor's gloom, with a cheerful personality.
- Alphonse Frankenstein: Victor's loving father. Offers comfort and encourages Victor's well-being.
- William Frankenstein: Victor's youngest brother. Murdered by the monster, causing great grief and guilt for Victor.
- Caroline (Beaufort) Frankenstein: Victor's mother. Dies of scarlet fever when Victor is young.
- Justine Moritz: Adopted into the Frankenstein household. Falsely accused and executed for William's murder.
- De Lacey: Blind patriarch of a family; a kind and humane example. The monster observes his family, learning about human kindness and compassion.
- Felix: De Lacey's son and Agatha's brother. He is in love with Safie.
- Agatha: De Lacey's daughter, Felix's sister. Has a gentle nature and is involved with her family.
- Safie: Felix's fiancé, of Turkish descent. Shows the struggles that occur in societal classes and how people strive to rise above their situations.
- Margaret Saville: Robert Walton's sister and recipient of his letters. Provides the framing narrative for Victor's story.
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Test your knowledge of the key characters in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'. This quiz covers Victor Frankenstein, the Creature, Robert Walton, and more, exploring their roles and relationships within the story. Suitable for literature enthusiasts and students alike.
