Frankenstein-Gillis

Elizabeth is adopted

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When the Frankensteins' came to visit Italy a girl named Elizabeth was adopted and became Victor Frankenstein's brother. Victor felt that because of her beauty and glory that she was his according to him. pg 34

Frankenstein marries Caroline

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Frankenstein married Caroline Beaufort because he acted like a guardian and protector when Beaufort died. They became the parents of victor and Frankenstein remained a guardian to Caroline throughout the marriage as they developed a family. pg. 32

Chapters

Period: 1 CE to 24

We see Frankenstein become interested in science

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After doing a little bit of reading Victor became interested in natural philosophy and science. The books he read were mainly by cornelius agrippa which his father told him that it was "sad trash" but he read them anyway as if to just waste his time. pg. 38

Frankenstein sees a tree get struck by lightning

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At the age of 15 Frankenstein and his family moved to their house in Belrive where they sat through a large thunderstorm. Partially through the thunderstorm Frankenstein had seen a tree catch fire after a brief flash which he knew was lightning. This surprised him greatly to natures power. pg 40

Frankenstein's mother dies

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Elizabeth had acquired scarlet fever and so her mother had cared for greatly not caring about the risk. After awhile her mother had obtained scarlet fever but Elizabeth had been healed. Her mother got to a terrible point, joined hands with her kids, and then died in Elizabeth's arms.pg 42-43

Frankenstein begins school

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Frankenstein, age 17, was somewhat forced out to attend the University of Ingolstadt. When he arrived he met his professor, Mr. Krempe. Mr. Krempe asked what sciences he had recently studied and Frankenstein replied with his Albertus Magnus books and was told that he wasted a lot of time with them. That he should start a new. pg 45

Frankenstein becomes more interested in science

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He felt like science was becoming his calling and that he had discovered more wonder in it than ever. Science to him became almost a way of life through natural philosophy and studying. pg 49

Frankenstein begins working on the monster

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Frankenstein became later determined to begin his work on bringing a dead, amalgamation, of human parts back to life. He worked past 3 seasons without taking many breaks. His physical aspects had shown his efforts as he appeared like he was a miner.pg 54-55

Frankenstein's monster

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Frankenstein had finished his monster. He first looked upon It in awe like it was beautiful but as he was scanning his creation he witnessed what he had done is not at all good. The monster had reached out and tried to grab him but Frankenstein shook free. He ran down to the courtyard and decided to stay there for some time. 57

Frankenstein's dream

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When Frankenstein was at the end of creating his monster he went down for some sleep and ended up having a terrible dream. It began with seeing Elizabeth as beautiful as ever. He then kissed her but soon after she had turned into his dead mother. He then woke up terrified. 57

Victors character development 1

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In chapter 1 we learn how curious victor can be and we later learn how dedicated and almost obsessed he is with his projects. He enjoys his education and loves learning. His mothers death scarred him and haunts him. It's always in the back of his head

Elizabeth has some concerns for Victor

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"Clerval writes that indeed you are getting better ... I eagerly hope that you will confirm this" pg. 62

Clerval is introduced to the Professors

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"One of my first duties ... was to introduce Clerval to the several professors of the university" pg.65

Alphonse's Letter

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Victor receives a letter from his father telling him about the of Victor's younger brother. Henry then looks at the letter and wonders what Victor should do next. (pg 69-71)
"William is dead! that sweet child, whose smiles delighted and warmed my heart, who was gentle, yet so gay! Victor, he is murdered!" (pg 69)

home of the Accused.

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"I was firmly convinced in my own mind that Justine, and indeed every human being was guiltless of the " (pg 77)

Trial of Justine

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Justine admits to being guilty of killing william. " Justine was called on for her defence. As the trial proceeded, her countenance had altered "
pg 79

Elizabeth and Victor visit Justine

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" I did confess, but I confessed a lie. I confessed, that I might obtain absolution; but now that falsehood lies heavier at my heart than all my other sins. The God of heaven forgive me! Ever since I was condemned, my confessor has besieged me; he has threatened and menaced, until I almost began to think that I was the monster he said I was." (pg. 83)

Victor considers

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"Dear Victor, banish these dark passions remember the friends around you, who centre all their hopes in you..." (Pg89)

Victor finds comfort with nature

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"My wanderings were directed towards the valley of Chamounix" pg.90

Creature Finds Victor.

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"As I said this I suddenly beheld the figure of a man, at some distance, advancing towards me with superhuman speed." (Pg. 94)

Creature Convinces Victor to hear his Story.

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"I demand this from you. Hear my tale; it is long and strange, and the temperature of this place is not fitting to your fine sensations; come to the hut upon the mountain." (Pg. 97)

The monster finds the family

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"The family, after having been thus occupied for a short time, extinguished their lights and retired, as I conjectured, to rest." Pg. 104

The monster finds fire.

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"I found a fire which had been left by some wandering beggars, and was overcome with delight at the warmth I experienced from it." Pg. 99

Understanding the Human Nature

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Upon seeing the family, he begins to question why they act the way they do and why they seem unhappy.
"They were not entirely happy." (Page 105)

Wood Gatherer

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After the creature realizes that the family that he is stealing from is in fact being saddened by their poverty the creature helps Felix by gathering wood and putting it on their doorstep so that Felix won't have to do it. "they placed food before the old man when they reserved none for themselves." (Page 106)

Safie Escaped Slavery

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"Felix seemed ravished with delight when he saw her, every trait of sorrow vanished from his face and it instantly expressed a degree of ecstatic joy." (Page: 112)

The Monster Learns The Language

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"While I improved in speech I also learned the Science of letters as it was taught to the stranger, and this opened before me a wide field for wonder and delight." (Page: 113)

Frankensteins Monster tells about how Safies father was sentenced to death.

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"The father of Safie had been the cause of their ruin... for some reason which I could not learn, he became obnoxious to the government" (

Frankenstein's monster tells about how Safie's father was sentenced to death.

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"The father of Safie had been the cause of their ruin... for some reason which I could not learn, he became obnoxious to the government" (pg. 117)

Victor's character development 2

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In chapters 6-14 we observe victors beginning to include the idea that he killed William and Justine because of Justine's death on the trial because she was framed. Also because William died at the hands of the monster Victor also thinks that was his doing. We also see a growth in Victor ignoring the monsters feelings and instead listening to his story just to find out if the monster had killed William.

When The Creature Learns to Read

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The creature snuck into the cottage and stole a book. From there he applied the knowledge of learning other parts of reading and writing to the book he had found. This event is why the creature speaks the way he does and how he learned to speak in the 1st place. pg. 123

The Creature Burns The Families Home

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The creature destroyed the families cottage that he learned from because he was disregarded. What gave him the idea to be destructive and maleficent even though no one has taught him how such ways? The destruction of the cottage reveals the monsters ability to be horrid and his weak mental state that makes him become angry easily. His actions reveal why William was killed so easily. pg. 130

Victor Agrees to Make A Monster Companion

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Victor agrees to create a companion for his creation. We see how Victor was easily motivated and manipulated by the fear his creation inflicts on him. Afterward the 2 move on in separate ways and Victor begins making the companion while the creature hides. pg 141

Victor Agrees to return and Marry Elizabeth

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Victor is traveling with Clerval while remembering he must create a 2nd monster. Clerval is enjoying the nature constantly but Victor is sitting wondering of his future and focusing on the negatives instead of enjoying the moment like his friend is. pg. 149

Victor Secretly Gathers Information for His Monster

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Victor is traveling Europe with Henry while Victor is secretly trying to gather information for the companion monster while Henry just enjoys the nature. Victor has no focus on his friend or traveling just obtaining scientific knowledge. Victor says he should part ways with Henry so Victor proceeds to gather more scientific data. pg. 153

Victors character development 3

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Throughout the chapters we see Victor learn of his monsters ability and become more skittish and vengeful. Victor starts to lose his mental strength because he is used by his monster multiple times and even had to create a second monster that his mind could only take half of before Victor had enough which sparked the monster to seek eternal payback.

Victor Rebels

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Victor begins creating a monster for his original. Victor knows his creation is stalking him and just overall Victor can't bring himself to make a second monster and stops creating. The monster is angry and says he will see victor on his wedding night. pg. 161

Victor is treated as person of high status and not given the natural response of someone accused of murder.

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"I soon learned that Mr.Kirwin had shown me extreme kindness. He had caused the best room in the prison to be prepared for me" pg.170

Victor knows what really happened to William, Justine and Henry.

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"I am the cause of this- I murdered her. William, Justine, and Henry- They all died by my hands." pg 176

The creature kills Elizabeth on their wedding night.

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"She was there, lifeless and inanimate, thrown across the bed, her head hanging down and her pale and distorted features half covered by her hair." (Pg.186)

Victor's last moment of isolation.

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"But now, when i appeared almost within grasp of my foe, my hopes were suddenly extinguished, and I lost all trace of him more utterly than I had ever done before." pg 198

letter 1

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"All my speculations and hopes are as nothing, and like the archangel who aspired to omnipotence, I am chained in an eternal hell" Walton pg. 200-201

letter 3

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"They insisted, therefore, that I should engage with a solemn promise that if the vessel should be freed I would instantly direct my course southwards." Walton Pg. 203

letter 2

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"Yet it is terrible to reflect that the lives of all these men are endangered through me. If we are lost, my mad schemes are the cause." Walton Pg. 202

letter 4

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"The die is cast; I have consented to return if we are not destroyed." Walton Pg. 204

letter 5

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" "It is well that you come here to whine over the desolation that you have made. You throw a torch into a pile of buildings, and when they are consumed, you sit among the ruins and lament the fall. Hypocritical fiend! If he whom you mourn still lived, still would he be the object, again would he become the prey, of your accursed vengeance. It is not pity that you feel; you lament only because the victim of your malignity is withdrawn from your power." " pg. 209

Victors character development 4

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Throughout the chapters and letters we see victor have sudden bursts of vengeance where he can't focus on anything but destroying his creation. His body also gives up and he becomes mentally and physically the most ill he has become ever and he ends up dying.