University:
Cambridge College
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LIT 315 | American Literature
Academic year:

2023
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Author:

Dane Warren

Name: Dane Warren Date: 2023 Walton's letter continues 113. Why wouldn't Victor tell Walton the details about the creation? Victor wouldn't tell Walton the details about the creation because he fears the potential consequences of revealing such knowledge. He doesn't want to burden Walton with the dangerous and forbidden secrets of creating life from death 114. How has Victor come to understand himself? How does Walton respond to Victor's impending death? Victor has come to understand himself as a tragic figure consumed by ambition and hubris, ultimately leading to his downfall. He accepts his impending death with resignation and reflects on the consequences of his actions. Walton responds with empathy and admiration for Victor's courage and self-awareness 115. How does Walton avoid the threat of a mutiny? Walton avoids the threat of a mutiny by appealing to his crew's sense of duty and honor, emphasizing the importance of their mission and the potential rewards of their discoveries 116. Why is Walton returning to England? What will Victor do? Walton is returning to England to fulfill his promise to Victor and to convey his final wishes to Victor's family. Victor plans to stay on the ship and pursue the creature to his death 117. Does Victor blame himself? What is Walton's response to Victor's death? Yes, Victor blames himself for the tragic events that have unfolded, recognizing his role in creating the creature and the havoc it has wrought. Walton is deeply affected by Victor's death, feeling a sense of loss for the passing of a remarkable and tragic individual 118. What happens as Walton is writing? What is the effect of shifting to the present tense here? As Walton is writing, the present tense creates a sense of immediacy and urgency, intensifying the emotional impact of the moment as he grapples with Victor's impending demise 119. When Walton sees the Creature in the cabin with Victor's body, what is familiar about the scene? Why has the Creature come to see Victor? The scene of Walton encountering the creature in the cabin with Victor's body is familiar because it mirrors the earlier scene of Victor encountering the creature at his laboratory after creating him. The creature has come to see Victor to bid him a final farewell and to express his remorse for the pain he has caused 120. How does the Creature explain what he has done? How does Walton respond to the Creature? The creature explains that he has committed the murders as acts of revenge against Victor for his refusal to create a companion for him. Walton responds to the creature with a mix of horror and pity, recognizing the tragedy of their situation 121. What will the Creature do next? How does he feel about it? The creature plans to end his own life by immolating himself on a funeral pyre. He feels a sense of resignation and despair, believing that death is the only way to escape the pain and suffering of his existence 122. Do we see the Creature die? The novel does not explicitly show the creature's death, leaving his fate open to interpretation. However, his decision to end his own life suggests that he meets his demise alongside Victor.