Frankenstein Characters Quiz & Flashcards for Chapters 1-3

Study Notes

Characters in Frankenstein (Chapters 1-3)

Margaret: Sister of Captain Walton; recipient of his letters detailing his North Pole expedition and encounter with Frankenstein.
Captain Robert Walton: Leader of an Arctic exploration team; his letters reveal his adventures and he rescues Victor Frankenstein, documenting his story.
Victor Frankenstein: Central character rescued by Walton; recounts his childhood, intellectual pursuits, and a mysterious quest that led him to the North Pole.
Beaufort: Merchant and close friend to Victor's father; experiences a fall from grace resulting in his poverty and subsequent death in Lucerne; his daughter marries Victor's father, becoming Victor's grandmother.
Caroline Beaufort: Beaufort's daughter; marries Victor's father; lovingly mothers Victor; adopts Elizabeth; dies from illness, expressing the wish for Victor and Elizabeth to marry.
Alphonse Frankenstein: Victor's benevolent father; supportive and nurturing; encourages Victor's education by sending him to college in Ingolstadt.
Henry Clerval: Son of a Geneva merchant; an admirer of romantic heroes, especially from Arthurian legends; best friend of Victor; pursues a liberal arts education in Ingolstadt, separate from Victor's studies.
Elizabeth Lavenza: Adopted by the Frankenstein family; born to an Italian nobleman and a German woman; regarded as sweet and beautiful; refers to Victor as her cousin.
M. Krempe: Professor of natural philosophy at Ingolstadt; critiques Victor's previous studies as irrelevant; encourages him to explore new scholarly works.
M. Waldman: Professor of chemistry at Ingolstadt; captivates Victor's interest, urging him to pursue chemistry passionately.
William Frankenstein: The youngest member of the Frankenstein family, representing innocence and familial ties.

Description

This quiz focuses on the key characters introduced in the first three chapters of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' Learn about Captain Walton, his sister Margaret, and the early life of Victor Frankenstein. Use these flashcards to enhance your understanding of the novel's characters and their roles.