The Monster's Character and Relationships

The video explores Volume 2 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, focusing on Victor Frankenstein's growing distance from his family due to the secret of his monstrous creation. The monster narrates his experiences, highlighting his attempts to learn and integrate into society, only to face rejection. His interactions with the De Lacey family offer hope but ultimately lead to further isolation. The narrative shifts between Victor and the monster, prompting readers to question societal treatment of outsiders. The volume concludes with Victor's reluctant agreement to create a companion for the monster, emphasizing themes of acceptance and rejection.

What causes Victor to become distant from his family at the start of Volume 2?

• His desire to travel

• His secret about creating the monster

• His studies in a foreign country

• His illness

Where does Victor encounter the monster in Volume 2?

• In the Alps

• In his laboratory

• In a village

• In a forest

What does the monster attempt to do when he first approaches a village?

• Learn to speak

• Attack the villagers

• Make friends

• Find food

Who does the monster observe to learn about human kindness?

• The sailors

• The Frankenstein family

• The De Lacey family

• The villagers

What happens when the monster tries to befriend the De Lacey family?

• He is given food

• He is attacked

• He is ignored

• He is welcomed

What does the monster demand from Victor in Chapter 9?

• A job

• A new home

• A companion

• An apology

What does Shelley highlight through the monster's adjustment to the world?

• The complexity of human emotions

• The importance of education

• The beauty of nature

• The challenges of societal acceptance

How does the monster view the De Lacey family?

• As a source of food

• As a means to an end

• As a threat

• As a sociological study

What impact does rejection have on the monster's character?

• It diminishes his self-worth

• It leads to self-discovery

• It makes him stronger

• It has no impact

What is the structural dynamic of Volume 2 regarding reader sympathy?

• It remains constant

• It shifts between Victor and the monster

• It focuses solely on Victor

• It focuses solely on the monster