Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Who are the two main characters in 'Frankenstein'?
Who are the two main characters in 'Frankenstein'?
The main characters are Victor Frankenstein and the Creature.
What does Victor Frankenstein create in the novel?
What does Victor Frankenstein create in the novel?
He creates a living creature from assembled body parts.
How does Victor feel about his creation?
How does Victor feel about his creation?
He is horrified and abandons it.
Who narrates the story of 'Frankenstein'?
Who narrates the story of 'Frankenstein'?
Robert Walton narrates through a series of letters.
What motivates the creature to seek revenge?
What motivates the creature to seek revenge?
His rejection by society and Victor motivates revenge.
Where does Victor meet Robert Walton?
Where does Victor meet Robert Walton?
Victor meets Walton in the Arctic.
What happens to Victor at the end of the novel?
What happens to Victor at the end of the novel?
He dies after recounting his tragic tale.
What does the creature vow to do at the end?
What does the creature vow to do at the end?
He vows to end his own life.
What theme is central to 'Frankenstein'?
What theme is central to 'Frankenstein'?
The consequences of unchecked ambition is a central theme.
How does society treat the creature?
How does society treat the creature?
The creature is rejected by society.