Honors BritLit- Frankenstein- Chapters 15-18

How does the Monster choose to reveal himself?

He talks to the old, blind man.

? Why does the Monster choose to reveal himself? ? What happens as a result of the monster revealing himself?

He chooses to reveal himself after reading 3 books, reflecting on his loneliness, and it's the perfect opportunity bc everyone left.
As a result:
~He's beat up and swears off humans.
~The cottagers move.
~He burns down the cottage.

Where is the turning point for the Monster?

He burns down the cottage, kills a young boy, and is punished for helping ppl.

How does nature affect the Monster?
? What element in particular affects the Monster?

Wind + storms = rage

Where does the Monster flee to?

The woods and Geneva

What does the Monster desire?

Companionship

What happens to the young Frankenstein?
? Why?

He is strangled by the monster due to his name and him being prejudiced.

What does the Doctor agree to?

Making a mate for the monster

When does the shift in narration occur and why?

Chapter 17, it's the turning point for the monster.

What is the Doctor's plan?

He plans to go to England to make a mate for the monster, and when he returns, he'll marry Elizabeth.

How is the Doctor mentally?

He's unstable, and anxious. He's getting better, but excludes himself from society when he's sad.

How is Clerval a foil to the Doctor?

They're complete opposites. Clerval embodies nature and is very positive, and the Dr. is not.

The Monster

He is rejected, sad, violent, a murderer, impulsive, lonely, compassionate, hopeful

Dr. Frankenstein

Depressed, getting better, irresponsible, thoughtful, he's guilty

Clerval

Happy, content, benevolent, romantic

Felix

Embodies the rejection of the monster

Alphonse Frankenstein

Supportive, caring, wants the best for his son and wants him to get better