Starter quiz
- What is meant by the word 'transgression'?
- a moral duty or obligation
- violating laws, rules or boundaries ✓
- a method of travel or movement
- somebody's last wishes before they die
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- Which of the following is a Gothic convention?
- light and bright settings
- a happy ending
- a relatable or charismatic protagonist
- an opening that begins in the past
- multiple narrators ✓
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- Which characters in 'Frankenstein' are not murdered by the Creature?
- Victor's brother
- Victor's father ✓
- Henry Clerval
- Justine ✓
- Elizabeth Lavenza
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- Complete the quotation from Chapter 5 of 'Frankenstein': "I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a ______ of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet."
- 'spark' ✓
- What do you think 'abhorrent' might mean?
- beautiful and enchanting
- valuable and precious
- disgusting and loathsome ✓
- heart-breaking and sad
- amusing and entertaining
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- Starting with the first, put the events of 'Frankenstein' in chronological order.
- 1⇔Frankenstein brings his creation to life.
- 2⇔Frankenstein rejects his creation and runs away from it.
- 3⇔The Creature murders Frankenstein's brother.
- 4⇔Frankenstein confronts the Creature on the ice.
- 5⇔Frankenstein destroys the second female Creature in front of his original one.
- 6⇔The Creature murders Frankenstein's wife Elizabeth on their wedding night.
- 7⇔The Creature tells Robert Walton his story of regret and woe.
Exit quiz
- How does Victor feel when he meets his creation again in Chapter 10 of 'Frankenstein'?
- heartbroken and sorrowful
- relieved and thankful
- furious and enraged ✓
- loving and affectionate
- disappointed and confused
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- Complete the quotation from Chapter 10 of 'Frankenstein': "Begone, vile ______!"
- 'insect' ✓
- In Chapter 10 of 'Frankenstein', what does the Creature want from Victor?
- he wants Victor to leave him alone
- he wants Victor to kill him
- he wants Victor to create a mate for him ✓
- he wants Victor to find him a family to live with
- he wants Victor to educate him
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- Complete the quotation from Chapter 10 of 'Frankenstein': "______ made me a fiend."
- 'Misery' ✓
- Why did Frankenstein destroy his second (female) creation in 'Frankenstein'?
- he wanted to get revenge on the Creature for killing his brother
- he didn't want the Creature to be happy
- he was attempting to regain some control over his creation ✓
- he didn't want the Creature to mate and produce a race of Creatures ✓
- he couldn't be bothered to put the work into creating the mate
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- What does the following quotation from 'Frankenstein' show us about Victor? “Shall I, in cool blood, set loose upon the earth a dæmon whose delight is in death and wretchedness?”
- we learn that he hates his Creature more than ever
- Victor has learned some moral responsibility ✓
- Victor finally understands the consequences of his irresponsible actions ✓
- Victor has finally learned to care for his creation
- Victor has finally learned the importance of knowledge and truth
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Key learning points
- In Chapter 10, we see Frankenstein confront the Creature aggressively.
- Frankenstein regrets creating first Creature, and regrets his decision to begin creating the second one.
- Victor subsequently destroys the second creation, fearing the consequences of unleashing another ‘wretch’.
- Arguably, Victor has understood the consequences of his actions and has developed some moral awareness.
- Victor’s regret forces him to take responsibility.
Common misconception
Students do not appreciate the Creature's eloquence and the fact that he has educated himself.
The Creature is a persuasive and eloquent character who manages to convince Victor to begin making him a mate.
Keywords
Malignity - the desire to see others experience pain or suffering
Abhorrent - disgusting and loathsome
Negligent - failing to take proper care of something you have responsibility for
Irresponsible - not behaving in a sensible or responsible manner
Gravity - The gravity of something is its seriousness.
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