Frankenstein - Chapter 2

Question 1

Why does Victor blame the Creation for William's death in Chapter 2?

Accepted Answer

He is biased against the Creation

Question 2

Mary Shelley alludes to two biblical stories in Chapter 2. Which ones?

Accepted Answer

Adam & Eve, Lucifer

Question 3

To the Creation, Victor says, "do you dare approach me?" (Shelley, 104) Which trait of his does this highlight?

Accepted Answer

Arrogance

Question 4

Victor's reactions are stereotypically feminine. What is Mary Shelley's point in writing his character this way?

Accepted Answer

To criticize society's views on gender and emotional expression

Question 5

Why does Victor alienate the Creation?

Accepted Answer

Because he is embarrassed by what he has created

Question 6

How do John Locke's ideals relate to what the Creation says when talking about society: "They spurn and hate me" (103).

Accepted Answer

Emotion over reason

Question 7

Who is more humane: Victor or the Creation?

Accepted Answer

Victor - because he is a human, Victor - because he is willing to listen to the Creation, The Creation - because he does not kill Victor during their confrontation, The Creation - because he wants to take Victor somewhere warm to talk

Question 8

What are some parallels between Victor and the Creation?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Who/what does the Creation blame for forcing him to act in the way that he did?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Who is the villain right now?

Accepted Answer

Victor Frankenstein, The Creation

Question 11

Why does Victor feel inclined to listen to the Creation towards the end of the chapter?

Accepted Answer

He is starting to feel responsible for the Creation

Frankenstein - Chapter 2

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Frankenstein - Chapter 2

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