Victor views the process "like the torture of single drops of water continually falling on the head". Examine how the creature believes companionship will help his temperament. Examine Victor's assertion, "William, Justine, and Henry- they all died by my hands"(183). tell how the creatuire assists the delacey family. 5. 11 and 12 told? How does the creature sees himself as different from Adam in Paradise Lost . personally wants to go north but does south to avoid mutiny. He is disgusted by the work he is doing, but continues out of fear of the moster. The Creature first learns her name in II:4:9, as he learns the rudiments of language. The creature observed the DeLacey family for “several revolutions of the moon” or several months : Discuss how the creature learns from the family. When Victor made the creature, he felt that he was forming a race of superior beings. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. ", It was Victor's pride of wisdom that got him into this situation in the first place so long ago. The De Laceys live at the boundaries edge of the village community as does the creature lives at the outer boundary of the De Lacey cottage. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. Determine the irony in the creature looking upon the DeLaceys as “superior beings.” 7. Where does Victor travel and why does he go there? The De Laceys become a surrogate family to the Creature without their realizing it. Analyze why Walton decides to take the ship south. The creature follows the DeLacey family. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. The task also makes Victor feel emotionally barren. The creature's desire to interact with others and have a family show that he has the capability to be human instead of cruel. Before, he thought the DeLaceys and humans were good and caring. Victor keeps hearing the monster's threat in his head as he walks along the deserted beach. He also saw them as his family, he learned from seeing their happiness in each other even as he saw them facing adversities like poverty. Why are Felix and Safie's letters important to Walton? Describe how Victor and the creature's roles have reversed. Contrast how the creature feels when reading The Sorrows of Werter and Plutarch's Lives. Letters prove that Victor's story is true. Explain the irony of Safie's father not wanting her to marry Felix, a Christian. While in jail, he becomes very sick and delirious and longs to die, he sends a nurse to care for Victor and writes to Victor's father, he defends Victor in court when he realizes he is innocent. Just by observing the creature became very intelligent. The DeLaceys were the first people the monster encountered and observed secretly. Not affiliated with Harvard College. The most transformative thing the creature learns from the De Lacey family is the sense of belonging that arises from being part of a family. Describe the DeLacey's family background. Victor feels that he must complete the task of building a female creature before he can marry Elizabeth. Determine the irony in the creature looking upon the DeLaceys as “superior beings.”(113)7. He observes the DeLacey family for "several revolutions ofthe moon" or several months. Discuss how the creature learns from the family. The son and daughter constantly worked, while the father plays music. A storm blows in just before Elizabeth is murdered. Victor decides to pursue the monster wherever he may go, and kill him when he finds him. Assess how the DeLaceys would receive the creature. 300 seconds . 4. The entire family is put on trial, found guilty, and forced in exile in Germany, stripped of everything they once had. 6. Tell how the creature assists the DeLacey family. II CHAPTER IV “I lay on my straw, but I could not sleep. At times he cannot bear to enter the lab, but at other times he works for extended periods of time. Yes. Explain how the creature plans to stay abreast of Victor's progress. He also says, "You are my creator, but I am your master; obey!". He observes the DeLacey family for "several revolutions ofthe moon" or several months. Discuss how the creature learns from the family. I believe the Creature wants the one thing he can never have—a father or family. He also experiences the cruelty of man. When Safie first arrived at the DeLacey’s home, she does not know how to speak the language that Felix and his family does which causes her to be “neither understood by, or herself understood, [by] the cottagers.” So by not knowing the language of the DeLacey’s, a barrier comes to form between them as she is not able to talk to the family, causing her to be different. The older man listens to the creature and is kind to him. Now, Victor pursues the creature. 4. Explain why the creature places the locket in Justine's pocket. He wonders what the creature will do on his wedding night. The Creature sees De Lacey as the father Victor never was, even describing the family as “patriarchal” (143). This preview shows page 2 - 3 out of 3 pages. The family relationship is the most important intimate relationship that involves humankind. The monster becomes fascinated by the relationship between the father and his two children. DeLacey and Agatha are arrested and put in jail for Felix's aid in the escape. What occurs when the creature meets the DeLacey family. Every time he is about to make friends, mankind shows hatred. The creature kills him as a way to get back at Victor. Explain why the creature wants to learn to speak. What does Victor mean? Unable to relax and think of anything but his task at hand, Victor was miserable up until the riverboat trip. Determine the irony in the creature looking upton the DeLaceys as "superiour beings.". If there is absence of this intimacy relationship, human When Felix returns home to find the crearute, he beats him until he leaves the cottage. By observing the family, the creature learns to speak as the family teaches Safie to speak and read French. Determine the irony in the creature looking upon the DeLaceys as “superior beings.” Create a plan for the creature to introduce himself to the DeLaceys. Discuss Victor's emotional response to his acquittal. Alphonse Frankenstein thinks that Victor does not want to marry Elizabeth, that he regards her as more of a sister, and that he is in love with someone else. No. 300 seconds . The magistrate thinks the monster is too strong and too quick to be caught by humans and that he may already be far away from the area. Summarize the creature's fist experiences when he leaves Ingolstadt. Tell how the creature assists the DeLacey family. He becomes aware of the family’s financial situation through close observation of their behavior. Discuss how the creature learns from the family. Summarize the circumstances that caused the DeLacey's ruin. Previously the creature followed Victor as he traveled. Adam is created, cared for, and communicates with loving creator. He does the chores Felix is responsible not only because it makes the De Lacey’s happy, but because he sees them as a filial duty … Quote the passage(s) that explain how Victor views his life in regards to the monster and his demand. Relate how Walton has spent most of his time since Victor boarded the ship. Explain how the creature assists the DeLacey family. Consequently, what happens to the De Lacey family as a result of Felix's actions? The creature came across a girl playing by a stream, she falls in and he saves her, the guy with her shoots the creature thinking he was hurting her. He means that he is not the man he used to be- peaceful, content, and happy. The purpose of the Delacey family People can often feel lonely and helpless, they may feel they are the only person with such a terrible fate. Assess how Victor feels about Clerval's friendship and companionship. Clerval is occupied with working on making connections towards the progression of colonization and trade with India. He then uses the fire for heat and to cook food. The DeLaceys are a well to do, highly respected family in Paris. Describe how Victor views the process of creating a female creature. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. Explain what occurs when the creature meets the DeLacey family. Explain why the creature wants to learn to speak. As Victor discovers her, the monster, jeering grin on his face, points at her body then escapes through the window. Describe why the creature chooses to kill William. Victor says, "a blind had come over my existence" and "I saw an insurmountable barrier placed between me and my fellow men". This was the most important thing he learned from the family. The older man listens to the creature and is kind to him. They are destitute and without friends, it seems. After noticing the cottage is empty, he sees Felix discussing leaving with his landlord, although they paid 3 months rent an the garden full of food, the creature burned the house and garden then ran away. He learns the power of speech by listening to the family from afar. Victor debates whether he should return home or stay on the Orkney Island. The DeLacey family plays a crucial role in the emotional and intellectual development of the creature. Discuss how the Turkc uses Safie to ensure Felix's assistance. Victor wants to find a remote place to build the woman creature alone. Over time he comes to know her history: she once "had ranked with ladies of the highest distinction" (II:6:2), but after De Lacey's fall, she was imprisoned with her father (II:6:13). Explain why the creature wants to learn tospeak. . Victor takes the remains out to sea and throws them overboard with stones to weigh them down. Victor becomes extremely agitated. What does this suggest about his nature? Tags: Question 11 . 2. Victor appreciates Clerval's devoted friendship and imagination which always "soothes" his "heart". The creature learns that he is not wanted or liked by humans. Generalize how the creature thinks the DeLacey family will respond to his advances. 4. Chapter 16: 1. She does not want to live in a harem without any rights. Explain why Victor cannot bear to hear Henry speak of Chamounix. The cottage in the woods where the creature has found refuge contains a most benevolent and loving family, the DeLaceys. She thinks Victor may have fallen in love with someone else and does not want to marry Elizabeth. Victor was on Orkney Island at the time of the murder; 3 months. What does Victor do with the remains of the female creature? There are other people with somewhat equally tragic life, it is important to learn to move on, not always looking back and complain about life. Summarize why the townspeople think Victor is the murderer. Q. Because of watching the family, the creature realized that possibly the thing that would make him happy was a companion or … Victor views the creature as an animal, not human in any way, What is ironic about Victor's statement:".......how ignorant are thou in thy price of wisdom? Explain why the magistrate does not think that he can offer much help to Victor. The creature was abandoned by Victor, his creatur, and feels lonely and bitter. Judge Victor's emotional state as he begins to create a female moster. What does the creature decides to do as a result? How does the incident with the DeLacey family change the creature? What does Victor wish to do on his own? Through his observation of the DeLaceys, the monster learns that DeLacey is a blind man. Discuss how the creature learns from the family. Victor fears the monster will murder Henry as punishment for Victor's delay in the creation of the female monster. Victor created the monster's hands that murdered William Henry and framed Justine for William's murder, Discuss the meaning of Victor telling his father, "A thousand times would I have shed my own blood, drop by drop, to have saved their lives; but I could not, my father, indeed I could not sacrifice the whole human race"(184), He feels responsible for the murders and would sacrifice his life to stop them. By observing the De Lacey family, the creature has learned that life is best shared with people who care for each other. Summarize the situation about Walton's ship. Why? Victor cannot stand anything associated with the creature, and Chamounix is where he listened to the creature's story. Infer why the creature leaves Walton's ship. The creature stops eating the DeLaceys’ food and begins cutting wood and placing it at their door each night. When Felix DeLacey's fiancée Safie arrives, the Monster is able to learn more: Safie is Turkish, and the Monster overhears Felix teaching her French as … Assess how Victor's comment that the creature "may be hunted like the chamois, and destroyed as a beast of prey" relates to his perception of his creation. Victor chastises the men for wishing to abandon their mission and urges then to be brave and that it will benefit mankind if they continue. Plutarch's Lives teaches him about history and people outside of himself and his world; he learns to respect and admire the men before him. Generalize how the setting and scenery of his journey finally affect Victor's mind and spirits. 5. The creature attempts to go when just the blind father is home so that he will not be judged by his looks. Show how Elizabeth's death intensifies Victor's concern for his other lover ones. the creature thinks the DeLaceys live luxuriously since they have shelter, fire, food, clothing, and each other. He also knows that the journey is difficult for Victor and uses this as a way to torment his creator, Infer the creature's meaning when he tells Victor, "My reign is not yet over...you live, and my power is complete"(202), creature knows he is in control of the hourney and the "game" since Victor has to endure so much hardship to find the creature. Originally a well-to-do family from France, the De Lacey's have been exiled from France to Germany. The monster learns that the Delacey family is hungry, so he stops stealing their food and feeds himself by foraging. By watching them carefully, the creature learned their language as well as music and culture. Knowlege shows the creature how much of an outcast he is form society, and how difficult it will be to become an accepted member of society. When he reads this, the creature ponders his place in the world and how he fits in- he was left feeling despondent and depressed. 5. Even his creator Victor Frankenstein referred to him as the “miserable monster whom I had created” (Shelley, 41). mourns Victor, regrets hurting him, monster says it hurt him to murder his friends and family, Examine the creature's belief, "I was the slave, not the master, of an impulse which I detested, yet could not disobey"(217), felt compelled to harm others, couldn't avoid doing it, chose to murder, statement is not truly accurate. Felix learns of this and returns home to Paris. 3) How does the Monster learn to speak and read? His decision to isolate himself from humans is understandable given the human reactions he has experienced. Explain what the creature sees the next morning, what he decides to do as a result. enjoys the cat-and-mouse game with Victor. Evaluate the creature's decision to isolate himself from humans. The monster becomes fascinated by the relationship between the father and his two children. How does the creature inadvertently kill Alphonse Frankenstein? The creature does not understand anything about his surroundings or his body. Initially a benevolent and innocent creature, the monster learns of the ways of humans, and in particular what he perceives to be the extreme kindness of the de Laceys. SURVEY . Where does the creature’s morality come from? Felix served his country, and Agatha moved throughout high society. Because of watching the family, the creature realized that possibly the thing that would make him happy was a companion or mate with which to share his life..... thus, his request later in the novel to Frankenstein for a mate. This was the most important thing he learned from the family. How does Victor feel as if he is being guided by a "spirit of good"? Explain why the creature wants to learn to speak. Victor constantly carries pistols and a dagger. Explain how Victor is acquitted of Clerval's murder. From whose point of view are Ch. Explain why Alphonse Frankenstein thinks Victor is depressed. Family. Evaluate how the creature's reflections demonstrate his innate humanity. By watching Felix and Safie, the creature learns of love and the emotions of joy and passion. How does the dead body's appearance relate its cause of death? Create a plan for the creature to introduce himself to the DeLaceys. SURVEY . The De Lacey family is probably THE most significant part of the story when it comes to understanding creature. Demonstrate how Victor manipulates his father so he has the time and liberty to create a female creature. In what way does the creature thinks the DeLacey family will respond to his advances. Explain how the creature learns about fire. He does not hesitate to frighten or steal from people while on his journey, especially in hamlet, What natural event threatens Victor's safety", Ice breaks apart stranding Victor and his sled dogs on a floating piece of ice. He observes the DeLacey family for "several revolutions ofthe moon" or several months. Victor does not know how the female monster will feel and act. While Victor pursues him, the creature is in charge and holds power over Victor. Now the supposedly "superior" creature thinks that a family who most humans would look down on is truly superior. The creature learns about family relationships, kindness, speech, music, and reading by observing the family. 3. Victor tells his father he wants to travel to England before he marries. Victor thinks the monster will follow him to England and not harm the Frankenstein family in Switzerland. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. Discuss how the creature learns from the family. Summarize why Victor feels that he cannot marry Elizabeth at this time. Describe the family that the creature observes. When Felix returns home to find the Creature, he beats him with a stick until he leaves the cottage. A single wall separates the creature from the family. Tell how the creature assists the DeLacey family. Before the creature realizes who William is, what does he want to do with him? Infer what the creature learns of the human spirir from Volney's Ruins of Empires. After, he is bitter and wants revenge especially on Victor. He hopes the little boy will be his friend, the boy wants to get away revealing who he is. How long was Victor incarcerated? Show how the creature demonstrates his fear of encountering humans. he showed up in town around the time the murder in a boat similar to the one spotted near the crime scene. As he wanders into the forest, he gradually learns to utilize his senses, eat berries, and drink water. 3. He learns the power of speech by listening to the family from afar. Through observation, he learns to maintain the fire by adding wood to it. When he is unable to gain their acceptance, his hopes are crushed and he becomes violent. Upon hearing this, Felix became enraged and vowed to help the Truk escape. 300 seconds . 6. The Turk says that he will give Safie's hand in marriage to Felix if he will help him escape. Explain why Elizabeth thinks Victor is depressed and troubled. He would not, however, create another monster which could harm more humans in order to give in the male creature's demands. The creature learns about family relationships, kindness, speech, music, and reading by observing the family. The monster murders Victor's bride on her wedding night. Explain why Victor sometimes fears for Henry's life while on their journey. How does Shelly utilize nature to foreshadow ominous happenings at the beginning of this chapter? 2. How does this knowledge make the creature ponder his place inthe universe? She may refuse to stay with the male creature; she may be more violent than the male creature; the creatures may have kids together and begin and entire race of monsters. What are Victor's concerns about creating another monster? Explain how Victor tries to protect himself from the monster. leaves Geneva, heads to Mediterranean Sea, boards a ship bound for the Black Sea; journeys north through Russia and to the Arctic circle, searches for the creature, out for his revenge. Victor worries that the monster will go to Geneva to harm other members of his family. Explain what occurs whe nthe creature meets the DeLacey family. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. What happens to the DeLacey family as a result of Felix's actions? stuck between ice floes, crew wants to turn around and head south, Walton fears mutiny aboard his ship. The monster recalls, “A considerable period elapsed before I discovered one of the causes of the uneasiness of this amiable … To what is Shelly alluding in Victor's assertion: "But I am a blasted tree; the bolt has entered my soul; and I felt then that I should survive to exhibit what I shall soon cease to be- a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitable to others, and intolerable to myself?" Explain why the creature wants to learn to speak. Explain how the creature assists the DeLacey family. Does Frankenstein kill anyone? 2. The creature burned the house and garden then ran away. Copyright © 1999 - 2021 GradeSaver LLC. Generalize the creature's state of mind and how he views humans while on his journey. Tell how the creature assists the DeLacey family. Calculate how long the creature observes the DeLacey family. Examine how the creature conveys the power he believes he has over Victor. Family. Safie's father, a Turkish merchant who had been a businessman in Paris for many years, falls into disrepute for reasons Mary Shelley does not make clear to the reader. He only leaves his hovel at night and stays away from villages and other areas inhabited by humans. Alphonse dies soon after due to heartbreak and stress over Elizabeth's murder. Feels that after death, he will be able to guide Walton to the creature. Once the creature comes to life he is confused and soon becomes violent. When the male creature appears at Victor's window and Victor realizes his "malice and treachery" he destroys the female monster. Spent most of the time listening to Victor's story instead of tending to his ship and crew. The creature sets the DeLacey's cottage on fire. After much thought, how does the creature believe that he should have done things differently? he stops eating their food and beings cutting wood and placing it at their door each night. As revenge for his lack of female love and companionship. He is now miserable, "Wrecked," and hateful to himself. That he stay with his friends in Scotland while Victor tours on his own. In return, the Turk offered wealth, but Felix saw Safie and though that she would be a good reward. 1. ontrast the creature’s assessment of the DeLaceys’ lifestyle with its reality.
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