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AP English Literature and Composition © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2023 Name: Evan Swain Date: School: Facilitator: 9.04 Chapters 1-10 Analysis (45 Points) Answer the following questions based on Chapters 1-10 of the novel Frankenstein . All responses should be in complete sentences. Each response is worth 3 points. 1. What plot exposition does Shelley offer the reader in these chapters? In the first ten chapters of the novel Frankenstein, Shelley provides plot exposition to the reader. 2. What are Frankenstein’s parents like? How do they feel about each other and about their child? Frankenstein's parents are loving and indulgent of their son. They deeply care for each other and their child. 3. How are Victor and Elizabeth different? What kind of person is Victor? Victor and Elizabeth are different in terms of their personalities and interests. Victor is an ambitious and curious person who is always seeking knowledge. Elizabeth is a typical Romantic female character, gentle and nurturing. 4. What quality in young Frankenstein proves to be his tragic flaw later in life? Young Frankenstein's quality of being overly ambitious and driven proves to be his tragic flaw later in life. 5. Who is Henry Clerval? What is he like? How is he different from Victor? Henry Clerval is Victor's childhood friend, and he is different from Victor in terms of his interests and personality. He is a romantic and creative individual who loves literature. 6. What does Victor want to accomplish in life? Why does he turn to the study of mathematics? What prevents him from continuing his study? Victor wants to discover the secret of life and create a being that can surpass human limitations. He turns to mathematics to help him achieve his goal. However, he gets distracted by other interests and doesn't continue his study. 7. How is Elizabeth a “typical” Romantic female character? Elizabeth is a typical Romantic female character because she is gentle, nurturing, and supportive of Victor's dreams and ambitions. 8. What does Victor contemplate in the first hours of his departure? How do these thoughts indicate his future? In the first hours of his departure, Victor contemplates the limitations of human existence and the pursuit of knowledge. These thoughts indicate his future obsession with creating life. 9. Why does Victor not want to study the contemporary scientists suggested by M. Krempe? What ultimately changes Victor’s mind about new chemists? Victor does not want to study the contemporary scientists suggested by M. Krempe because he believes they are too limited in their thinking. He ultimately changes his mind about new chemists when he meets M. Waldman, who inspires him to pursue his dream.