Frankenstein - Questions 4

Name: Dane Warren Date: 2023 Ch 6-8 33. What is waiting for Victor when he finally recovers? Who has nursed him during his illness? When Victor finally recovers, he finds his father waiting for him. Elizabeth has nursed him during his illness 34. Who is Justine Moritz and what is her story? What comments does Elizabeth make about her position in Swiss society? What religion is Justine? Justine Moritz is a servant in the Frankenstein household. Her story involves being taken in by the Frankenstein family after her mother's death and being treated with kindness and generosity. Elizabeth comments on Justine's position in Swiss society, noting that although she is of lower social status, she possesses qualities of kindness and intelligence. Justine is Catholic 35. Who is William and how old is he? Have we heard of him before? William is Victor's younger brother, who is around five years old. We have heard of him before as a member of the Frankenstein family 36. What does Victor do after his recovery? What is Clerval's "plan of life”? After his recovery, Victor plans to return home. Clerval's "plan of life" involves pursuing a career in the arts, specifically literature and travel 37. When does Victor finally plan to return home? What do he and Clerval do while waiting for his father's directions? Victor plans to return home after receiving his father's directions. While waiting, he and Clerval tour the countryside and explore the natural beauty of the region 38. What is waiting for Victor when he returns to his apartment? What news does his father have for him? And what is his father's name? How does Victor respond? When Victor returns to his apartment, he finds a letter from his father. His father informs him of the murder of his brother William. Victor's father's name is Alphonse. Victor responds with shock and grief 39. How long has Victor been away from home? What happens the night he returns to Geneva? How does he respond? Victor has been away from home for around two years. The night he returns to Geneva, he witnesses a violent storm and is overcome with anxiety and dread 40. Whom does Victor see that night? When was the last time they saw each other? How long ago was that? That night, Victor sees the creature he created. The last time they saw each other was on the night Victor abandoned him, about two years ago 41. What does Victor now believe happened to William? What does Victor assume about the nature of the creature? Victor believes that the creature he created is responsible for William's murder. He assumes that the creature's nature is inherently evil and violent 42. Who has been identified as the murderer, and on what evidence? How does Victor respond to this news? Why doesn't he say anything about the real murderer? Justine has been identified as the murderer based on circumstantial evidence, including the discovery of William's locket in her possession. Victor is torn by guilt and anguish but does not reveal the truth about the real murderer because he fears no one will believe him 43. What happens at Justine's trial? How does Victor respond? At Justine's trial, she confesses to the murder under duress. Victor is tormented by guilt and despair over her false confession 44. The next day, why does Justine say she has confessed to the murder of William? How does Victor respond to Justine's situation and to Elizabeth's anguish? Justine says she has confessed to the murder of William because she fears eternal damnation and hopes for absolution in the afterlife. Victor is devastated by her situation and Elizabeth's anguish but feels powerless to intervene