Questions and Answers
What does Frankenstein prepare to start creating?
Who does Frankenstein travel with before isolating himself?
Clerval
Frankenstein fulfills his promise to create a companion for the Creature.
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What is the fate of Clerval?
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Victor marries Elizabeth.
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Who murders Elizabeth?
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What does the Creature promise Walton?
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Victor discovers Clerval's death and feels more miserable than any man ever was before. He states, 'More miserable than _______ ever was before.'
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Study Notes
Volume 3 Summary
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Victor Frankenstein prepares to create a female creature, under pressure to fulfill his promise to the Monster. He expresses hope in his future with Elizabeth, stating their union is critical to his prospects.
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Traveling with Clerval, Victor isolates himself to focus on his grim task of creating a companion for the Monster. He acknowledges the moral decay of his actions, describing the process as filthy and the landscape around him as barren.
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Reflecting on the implications of a female Creature, Victor breaks his promise to the Monster. He fears the potential malevolence of the companion and the possibility of a new race of devils jeopardizing humanity's existence. The Monster confronts him, asserting dominance and threatening Victor's future.
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Victor discovers Clerval's lifeless body, a victim of his catastrophic creations. Overcome with guilt, he questions whether his actions have contributed to Clerval's death, acknowledging the toll his obsession has taken on his well-being.
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Victor and Elizabeth marry, but he considers death an eventuality he foresees rather than a fear, indicating his profound despair and resignation.
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The Creature murders Elizabeth, prompting Victor to pursue him relentlessly. Upon finding her lifeless body, he is devastated, describing her death as a sudden change that shatters his mental state, marking his experience as filled with horror.
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Their fateful encounter leads to Victor's demise, and the Creature expresses remorse to Walton, vowing to end his own life as a form of atonement. He describes his hunger for revenge and the agony he feels, suggesting a twisted sense of peace in contemplating his self-immolation amidst devastating flames.
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Description
This quiz covers the critical events of Volume 3 of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', highlighting Victor Frankenstein's internal conflict as he grapples with the consequences of his actions. It delves into his promise to the Monster and the moral implications of creating a female companion, leading to a tragic conclusion. Explore the themes of obsession, responsibility, and the clash between creator and creation.
