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What term is used to describe the state of a restless mind, often filled with fear or worry?

anxiety

What was the name of the monster that the narrator created?

The monster

What time of day did the narrator spend in constant dread?

Night

What was the narrator's emotional state during the day, as described in the text?

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Although the narrator was happy during the day, what did night bring?

<p>Dread</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could the narrator not endure, or put up with?

<p>The sight of the monster</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator describe as dull and yellow?

<p>The monster's eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The monster's movements were described as capable of what?

<p>Motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two things did the monster become with no warning?

<p>A thing of motion and a thing of beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

As described in the text, what were the monster's teeth like?

<p>Pearlly white</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's muscles do during the night?

<p>They ached</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator was unable to compose what?

<p>His emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator was unable to compose his emotions due to what?

<p>The monster's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator become a wretch?

<p>Because of the monster's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monster's skin described as?

<p>Scarred</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of contrast did the monster's eyes create?

<p>A horrid contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the monster's actions described as?

<p>Symptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do after he had created the monster?

<p>He ran away</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator's mind was filled with what?

<p>Checks</p> Signup and view all the answers

The narrator did what with the checks?

<p>He trifled with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster stare at?

<p>The narrator's cheeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monster's skin like?

<p>White and finished</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do with his hideous form?

<p>He gazed at it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do with his gaze?

<p>He gazed at the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster's gaze suggest?

<p>A thing of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could the narrator not endure?

<p>The monster's gaze</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's joints become?

<p>Stiff</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster's eyes appear as?

<p>Aching</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do after he opened his eyes?

<p>He paced the streets</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the monster enter the street described?

<p>By turning into the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the people of the street do when they saw the monster?

<p>They issued forth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do as people approached?

<p>He avoided them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monster's behavior described as?

<p>Pathetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monster's condition described as?

<p>Dismal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the time described as?

<p>Sleepless</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time of day did the monster appear?

<p>The sixth hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do once he reached the sixth hour?

<p>He opened the gates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do in the court?

<p>He wandered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do with the quick steps?

<p>He followed them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster's movements appear as?

<p>Convulsive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time of day did the narrator find himself in the presence of the monster again?

<p>The morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do in the morning?

<p>Pattered dismally against the pavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator see while walking on the pavement?

<p>The monster</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do when the narrator neared it?

<p>It avoided the narrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do when the monster turned away?

<p>He rushed out of the street</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's teeth do after he rushed out into the street?

<p>They chattered</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster do after it turned away?

<p>It forced its way through the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do after he rushed out of the street?

<p>He held up his hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the narrator held up his hands?

<p>The monster created him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator's limbs do after he was created?

<p>They were in a convulsive motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do when his limbs began shaking?

<p>He avoided the wretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do after he avoided the wretch?

<p>He discovered himself to be a wretch</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do as he discovered himself to be a wretch?

<p>He sought refuge in the asylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do in the asylum?

<p>He stayed the night</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do at the first dawning of the day?

<p>He arose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator find himself in the presence of at the first dawning of the day?

<p>He found himself in the presence of the monster</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the monster appear again?

<p>It appeared again</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the monster described as?

<p>Agony</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do when he saw the monster's lifeless state?

<p>He stood in the presence of the monster</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the monster's actions do to the narrator's body?

<p>They sparkled</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Creation

The act of bringing something into existence, particularly a new and complex being, such as Frankenstein's monster.

Anxiety

The state of being fearful, afraid, and apprehensive about the unknown, particularly the potential consequences of one's actions, as exemplified by Frankenstein's response to his creation.

Horror

A feeling of intense dread and disgust, sparked by an object or occurrence that elicits a strong aversion or repulsion, as in Frankenstein's response to the appearance of his monster.

Agony

A state of excruciating pain and distress; the experience of intense suffering, either physical or emotional, as described in Frankenstein's account of the arduous process of creating the monster.

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Fear

An intense emotion characterized by a feeling of unease, apprehension, and a desire to flee from danger, as felt by Frankenstein upon witnessing the completed monster.

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Yellow Skin

The color of the monster's skin, described by the narrator as an unnatural shade of yellow, associated with illness and decay.

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Lustrous Black Hair

The black hair that covers the monster's head, described as lustrous, suggesting a contrast between its beauty and the hideousness of the rest of its appearance.

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Pearley White Teeth

The teeth of the monster, described as pearly white, showcasing a stark contrast between the whiteness of its teeth and the yellowness of its skin, adding to the unsettling nature of its appearance.

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Watery Eyes

The eyes of the monster, described as watery or dun-colored, a color that evokes a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, adding to the creature's unsettling presence.

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Shriveled Complexion

The monster's complexion, described as shriveled, which implies a degree of decay and decay, contributing to its overall appearance of ugliness and horror.

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Straight Black Lips

The color of the monster's lips, described as straight black, a feature adding to the creature's unnatural appearance and eerie nature.

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Fixed Eyes

The creature's expressive gaze, fixed directly upon the narrator, conveying a sense of intelligence and perhaps malevolence.

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Inarticulate Sounds

The actions of the creature, as it opens its jaws and makes sounds, suggesting an attempt at communication and interaction, despite the unsettling nature of its physical appearance.

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Grinning Expression

The expression on the monster's face, described as a grin, potentially conveying a sense of malice or mockery, adding to the unsettling nature of the creature.

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One in the Morning

The time of the creation, set during the night, specifically at one o'clock in the morning, indicating a sense of isolation, mystery, and darkness.

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November Night

The time of year, referred to as November, creating a mood of gloom and dreariness, a setting that might suggest both a sense of decay and new beginnings.

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Gloomy Night

The setting of the creation, described as a gloomy night, signifying a sense of isolation, loneliness, and potentially even foreboding.

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Study Notes

Frankenstein - Study Notes

  • The narrator, in a state of intense anxiety, worked long hours on a monstrous creation, using body parts of deceased individuals.
  • The creature is described as having yellow skin, flowing black hair, pearly white teeth, and watery, dun-colored eyes.
  • The creature's appearance was strikingly grotesque, creating a horrifying contrast with the narrator's intended beauty.
  • The narrator expressed feelings of horror and disgust at the sight of the creature.
  • The creature's eyes, teeth, and overall expression were described as horrifically ugly.
  • The narrator described the creature as a "miserable monster."
  • The narrator, filled with fear and exhaustion, found it difficult to get sleep.
  • The narrator's emotions were deeply affected by the creation. Their feelings are contrasted with the dreary weather and setting.
  • The narrator is disturbed by the creature's inarticulate sounds.
  • The narrator finds the creature's appearance so hideous that even Dante couldn't imagine it.
  • The narrator fled the room and walked around for a long time to recover and escape the sight of their creation.
  • The narrator's emotional turmoil mirrors the dark and frightening atmosphere.
  • In the morning, the narrator's feelings of anxiety escalated.
  • The narrator fled to the streets, seeking refuge and escape.
  • The narrator's experience was marked by extreme emotional distress and a deeply unsettling encounter.

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