Character Relationships and Themes in Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein, at 17, is set to attend the University of Ingolstadt. Before leaving, his cousin Elizabeth falls ill, and his mother dies from the same illness. Despite the tragedy, Victor departs for university, where he meets Professor Kremp, who criticizes his previous studies. However, Victor finds inspiration in Professor Waldman, who encourages him to pursue chemistry and other sciences, shaping his future path.

Why did Victor's parents decide he should attend the University of Ingolstadt?

• To learn about different customs

• To become a doctor

• To join a religious order

• To escape a family feud

What illness did Elizabeth contract?

• Tuberculosis

• Scarlet fever

• Influenza

• Measles

What was the consequence of Victor's mother attending to Elizabeth?

• She decided to move to Ingolstadt

• She recovered quickly

• She became estranged from the family

• She caught the illness and died

What did Victor's mother express on her deathbed?

• Her regret for not having more children

• Her hopes for Victor and Elizabeth's union

• Her desire to travel the world

• Her wish for Victor to become a doctor

How does Victor describe the process of dealing with grief?

• As a long and difficult journey

• As a quick and easy process

• As something that can be ignored

• As a sign of weakness

What role does Elizabeth take on after Victor's mother's death?

• She becomes the caretaker of the family

• She decides to leave the family

• She becomes a teacher

• She starts a business

Who was unable to accompany Victor to Ingolstadt?

• His brother

• Clerval

• Elizabeth

• His father

What was Professor Kremp's opinion on Victor's previous studies?

• He praised them highly

• He encouraged more of the same

• He was indifferent

• He thought they were a waste of time

What did Professor Waldman emphasize in his lecture?

• The value of ancient myths

• The irrelevance of chemistry

• The need for more historical studies

• The importance of modern science

What advice did Professor Waldman give to Victor?

• To abandon science altogether

• To return to his previous studies

• To focus only on chemistry

• To study all branches of natural philosophy