Frankenstein-extra credit

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Study Questions for Frankenstein (by Mary Shelley)

Please answer the following questions in full sentences and give as much detail as you can. extra credit
Letters 1-4

1. Who is Robert Walton? What is he searching for? What is his attitude toward his quest? What do these details suggest to you about his character?

2. In this letter to his sister, what does Walton say he longs for? Why do you think Walton feels lonely even though he is on board a ship with a full crew?

3. How does Walton respond to the stranger? Why do you think Walton is drawn to the stranger?

4. Who is Elizabeth and how does Frankenstein feel about her? What does their relationship tell you about Frankenstein’s values and personality?

5. What is Frankenstein’s purpose in pursuing science? What does he study? How do you interpret Frankenstein’s initial response to the success of his experiment?

6. Frankenstein says, “I shunned my fellow creatures as if I had been guilty of a crime.” From your reading, give specific examples of Frankenstein’s isolation from others. What does this tell you about his personality?

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