Frankenstein: Victor's Fear and Grief

What caused Victor to feel a thousand fears arise in his mind as night fell?

What item did Victor keep hidden in his bosom during the night?

What was Elizabeth's reaction when she observed Victor's agitation?

What was Victor's initial intention after Elizabeth left him?

What realization struck Victor when he heard Elizabeth's scream?

What emotion overwhelmingly overtakes the narrator when he first encounters Elizabeth's corpse?

Which figure does the narrator see at the window, provoking a strong reaction?

What action does the narrator take in an attempt to confront the creature?

What physical state does the narrator find himself in after attempting to follow the creature?

As the narrator reflects on his losses, which character does he mention as potentially in danger?

What does the narrator do to physically cope with his mental torment while traveling back to Geneva?

What ultimate fate does the narrator associate with the events surrounding him?

What physical symptom indicates the narrator's distress upon returning to the room with Elizabeth's body?

What thought burdens the narrator regarding his loved ones upon returning to Geneva?

How does the narrator describe his life after Elizabeth's death?

Victor's Fear

Victor is anxious and fearful when night falls, hiding a pistol in his bosom
He is terrified of the unknown and suspects his enemy is nearby
Victor pacifies his wife, Elizabeth, who is frightened by his strange behavior
Victor vows to protect and defend Elizabeth

Elizabeth's Death

Elizabeth is murdered in the night by the monstrous creature
Victor is shocked and devastated, losing himself in grief
He sees the creature at the window, pointing towards Elizabeth's body
Victor fires his pistol at the creature, but it escapes

Victor's Grief and Loss

Victor is overwhelmed with grief and despair after Elizabeth's death
He experiences a breakdown and becomes delirious with sorrow
He is deeply disturbed that his father and other friends might be in danger
Victor returns to Geneva, seeking solace and revenge

Victor's Pursuit of the Monster

Victor confronts a magistrate in Geneva and accuses the creature of various murders
He gives a detailed account of his past and pleads for action against the monster
The magistrate is initially skeptical and finds the creature’s powers beyond his control
Victor vows personal vengeance and dedicates himself to destroying the creature

Victor's Determination and Frustration

The magistrate offers support, but Victor believes he won't pursue the monster with full force
Victor is enraged by the magistrate’s lack of commitment and refuses to accept failure
He expresses his deep hatred for the creature and insists on hunting it down
The magistrate dismisses Victor’s passion, believing it to be a product of madness
Victor leaves the magistrate frustrated and determined to find his own solution

Explore the intense emotions of Victor in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as he navigates fear, grief, and the pursuit of the monstrous creature responsible for his beloved Elizabeth's death. The quiz delves into key events and Victor's psychological turmoil throughout the narrative. Test your understanding of this classic literary work and its themes of loss and revenge.