Frankenstein Ch. 1-4 Flashcard

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What was Victor's obsession as a boy?

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Science.

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What toll did Victor's obsession with reanimating dead tissue take on him?

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It took an enormous toll on his mental and physical health and ruined his life.

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Why did Victor's father disapprove of his study of Cornelius Agrippa's book?

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Victor's father thought that alchemy was what we would call junk science.

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How did Caroline come into Mr. Frankenstein's life?

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Mr. Frankenstein took care of her after her father/his friend died.

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What was Victor's experience with his second professor, Mr. Waldman?

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Good. Mr. Waldman noted both early scientists' work and modern scientific thought.

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What is the significance of Victor's obsession with science in 'Frankenstein'?

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It foreshadows his later actions and the consequences of his quest for knowledge.

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How does Victor's relationship with his family change throughout the early chapters?

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He becomes increasingly isolated and neglects his family due to his obsession.

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What role does nature play in Victor's life as depicted in the early chapters?

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Nature serves as a source of solace and inspiration for Victor.

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What does Victor's father represent in the story?

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He represents traditional values and the caution against unchecked ambition.

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How does Victor's view of science differ from that of his father?

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Victor is passionate about science and its possibilities, while his father views it with skepticism.