Frankenstein chapters 1-5

Front

How does Robert feel about Frankenstein?

Back

He likes Frankenstein, and hopes they will become friends.

Front

Who was writing the letters?

Back

They were written by Robert Walton.

Front

What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?

Back

His mother died and he went to the university at Ingolstadt to study.

Front

True or False: Victor Frankenstein and Henry Clerval had been friends since childhood.

Back

True

Front

What is the structure or form of the novel?

Back

Frankenstein is a frame narrative.

Front

Define 'frame narrative'.

Back

A frame narrative is a story within a story, where an outer narrative sets the stage for a secondary narrative.

Front

What is the significance of Robert Walton in the story?

Back

Robert Walton serves as the narrator and provides a frame for Victor Frankenstein's story.

Front

Describe Victor Frankenstein's relationship with his family.

Back

Victor has a close relationship with his family, particularly with his father and adopted sister, Elizabeth.

Front

What motivates Victor Frankenstein to study science?

Back

Victor is motivated by a desire to uncover the secrets of nature and achieve greatness.

Front

What tragic event influences Victor's life at a young age?

Back

The death of his mother profoundly impacts Victor and shapes his future pursuits.