Questions and Answers
What happens to the De Lacey family after the events of Chapter 15?
The De Lacey's leave because they fear the monster will harm the old man.
How does the creature travel?
Only at night.
What event during the creature's travels confirms his hatred of humans?
The creature tries to save a drowning girl and when the girl's companion sees the monster, the man shoots at the monster.
What event happens when the creature is near Geneva?
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What does the creature demand from Victor?
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How does Victor initially respond to the creature's demand?
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Victor agrees to create a female monster?
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What does the creature say will happen if Victor creates a female for him?
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How does Victor appear and respond to his family when he returns home?
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Why does Victor's father think Victor might not want to marry Elizabeth?
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Why does Victor want to visit England?
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What is the effect of Victor's return to the present?
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Study Notes
Chapter 16 Overview
- The De Lacey family departs out of fear for the monster's potential harm, leading the creature to burn down their cottage in rage.
Creature's Travels
- The creature only travels at night, reminiscent of vampires, mythical beings, or runaway slaves evading capture.
Hatred of Humans
- The monster's hatred is confirmed when he attempts to save a drowning girl but is shot at by her companion upon being seen.
Encounter Near Geneva
- While wandering near Geneva, the creature meets William Frankenstein, a young boy he wishes to raise without hate. William screams in fear, leading to the monster killing him, and later framing Justine by placing a necklace in her pocket.
Victor's Realization
- Victor reflects remorsefully on unleashing the creature, noting its capacity for 'carnage and misery,' yet the creature claims he will avoid humanity if given a companion.
Creature's Demand
- The creature requests a female mate from Victor, seeking companionship.
Victor's Initial Reaction
- Initially, Victor refuses but eventually succumbs to the creature's logical persuasion to create a female counterpart.
Convincing Argument
- The creature effectively convinces Victor, resulting in Victor's reluctant agreement to build a female monster.
Conditions for Creation
- The creature promises to isolate himself in the South American desert and avoid humans if Victor fulfills his request for a mate.
Victor's Decision
- Victor resolves to construct the female creature while the monster vows to observe Victor's progress throughout the process.
Family Dynamics
- Upon returning home, Victor presents himself as healthy and happy to his family, masking his inner turmoil.
Victor's Motivation to Visit England
- Victor's journey to England is driven by a desire for scientific advancement, paralleling his feeling of being enslaved by his own creation.
Narrative Shift
- The return to the present moment in the narrative highlights impending tragedy, foreshadowing the death of Clerval, further intensifying the story's tension.
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Test your knowledge of chapters 16 to 18 of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'. This quiz covers key events, character actions, and thematic elements that occur during these pivotal chapters. Perfect for reviewing the impact of the creature's actions on the De Lacey family and the overall narrative.
