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9.07 Chapters 20-22 Analysis (37 Points)
Answer the following questions about Chapters 20-22 of the novel
Frankenstein
. Each
response should be written in complete sentences.
Question #1 is worth 16 points (2 points
per blank). Questions #2-8 are worth 3 points each.
1.
Give four reasons why Victor changes his mind about making the second creature. Use
evidence from the book to refute each of Victor’s reasons.
a.
Reason #1:
Victor changes his mind about creating a second creature
because he is afraid of the consequences and dangers that may arise from creating
a new being.
i.
Refutation of Reason #1:
Victor has already created the first creature,
which has already caused harm and destruction. The damage has already
been done, and creating a second creature may not necessarily make the
situation worse.
b.
Reason #2:
Victor believes that the second creature may be more dangerous
and destructive than the first one. Refutation of Reason
i.
Refutation of Reason #2:
Victor has no guarantee that the second
creature will be more dangerous than the first one. In fact, the first creature
has already demonstrated its violent tendencies, and the second creature
may not necessarily be worse.
c.
Reason #3:
Victor is worried that creating a second creature may be seen as
an act of betrayal towards the first creature.
i.
Refutation of Reason #3:
The first creature has already demonstrated
its hostility towards Victor, and therefore, creating a second creature may not
necessarily make the situation worse.
d.
Reason #4:
Victor believes that creating a second creature may be seen as an
act of defiance towards God. Refutation of Reason
i.
Refutation of Reason #4:
Victor has already defied God's laws by
creating the first creature, and therefore, creating a second one may not
necessarily make the situation worse.
2.
What opinion does Victor have of his creation? Do you agree with his assessment of it?
Victor has a very negative opinion of his creation and refers to it as a "miserable monster."
He considers it to be a "wretched devil" and a "fiend." I do not agree with his assessment of the
creature, as it is not entirely the creature's fault that it turned out the way it did. It was Victor's
abandonment and rejection that caused the creature to become vengeful and violent.
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3.
What is familiar about the method of the murder discovered in this chapter?
The
method of the murder discovered in this chapter is familiar because it involves strangulation,
which has been used in many murder cases throughout history.
4.
Why does Victor think he survived all that he had been through? How is the fact that he lives
ironic?
Victor thinks he survived all that he had been through because of his strong will
and determination. The fact that he lives is ironic because he had been trying to play God by
creating life, yet he is unable to control the consequences of his actions.
5.
Why does Victor feel he can’t be with people? What opinion does Victor express about his
creation?
Victor feels he can't be with people because of the guilt and shame he feels for
creating the creature and the harm it has caused. He expresses a deep hatred for his creation
and believes it to be a "daemon."
6.
Why does Victor decide to marry Elizabeth immediately?
Victor decides to marry
Elizabeth immediately because he believes it will bring him happiness and distract him from his
problems. He hopes that by doing so, he will be able to forget about the creature and move on
with his life.
7.
What do you think will happen on Victor and Elizabeth’s wedding night?
It is unclear
what will happen on Victor and Elizabeth's wedding night, but there is a suggestion that the
creature may try to harm them in some way.
8.
What evidence is there to suggest what the creature really means by his threat to be with
Frankenstein on his wedding night?
The evidence to suggest what the creature really
means by his threat to be with Frankenstein on his wedding night is that he wants Victor to feel
the same pain and loneliness that he has felt. The creature has been rejected and abandoned by
Victor, and he wants to make him suffer in the same way.
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