Frankenstein Flashcard 1b: Letters & Chapters 1-5

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What scientific branch provided Victor Frankenstein with the foundational knowledge to pursue his creation?

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Chemistry

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How does Victor Frankenstein describe Elizabeth in relation to himself?

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More than a sister.

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What word best embodies Frankenstein’s initial response to seeing the Monster?

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Disgust

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At what age did Victor Frankenstein create the Monster?

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22, a college student.

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How does Victor describe his childhood in one word?

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Happy.

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What is the significance of M. Waldman in Victor's life?

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He is the professor whose lectures inspired Victor's pursuit of scientific knowledge.

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What role does alchemy play in the context of Frankenstein's studies?

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Alchemy represents the early pursuit of transforming matter, which influences Victor's later experiments.

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What does the Monster symbolize in the novel?

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The consequences of unchecked ambition and the quest for knowledge.

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How does Victor's relationship with Elizabeth reflect his character?

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It shows his emotional depth and the conflict between his personal life and scientific ambitions.

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What theme does Victor's disgust at the Monster highlight?

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The theme of creation and the responsibilities of a creator.