Frankenstein - Letters Flashcard

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What is the first question that the stranger asks of Robert's crew as they try to rescue him?

Back

Where are you headed?

Front

At the end of the letters, what does Robert admit?

Back

What comes next is the stranger's life story.

Front

Who is Robert Walton?

Back

A sea captain.

Front

Where does the expedition find the 'stranger'?

Back

On a floating piece of ice in the ocean.

Front

From where does Robert start his adventure and write his first letter?

Back

St. Petersburg, Russia.

Front

What is the significance of the letters in 'Frankenstein'?

Back

They frame the narrative and provide insight into Robert Walton's character and motivations.

Front

How does Robert Walton's ambition compare to Victor Frankenstein's?

Back

Both characters are driven by ambition, but Walton seeks knowledge through exploration while Frankenstein seeks it through scientific discovery.

Front

What themes are introduced in the letters of 'Frankenstein'?

Back

Isolation, ambition, and the quest for knowledge.

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What role does the setting play in the letters of 'Frankenstein'?

Back

The Arctic setting emphasizes themes of isolation and the sublime in nature.

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How does Robert Walton's character develop throughout the letters?

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He evolves from an ambitious explorer to someone who recognizes the dangers of unchecked ambition.