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Frankenstein Notes and Quotes
Chapters 22-23 Complete the following two slides while reading chapters 22-23.
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Chapters 22-23
Quotes to Know – Consider the importance of each quote as you read.
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“Memory brought madness with it, and when I thought of what had passed, a real insanity possessed me.” (Chapter 22)
“But, as if possessed of magic powers, the monster had blinded me to his real intentions; and when I thought I had prepared only my death, I hastened that of a far dearer victim.” (Chapter 22)
Frankenstein: Chapters 22-23
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“As I heard [the shrill and dreadful scream], the whole truth rushed into my mind, my arms dropped, the motion of every muscle and fibre was suspended; I could feel the blood trickling in my veins, and tingling in the extremities of my limbs.” (Chapter 23)
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Frankenstein: Chapters 22-23
Notes
What circumstances lead to Victor and Elizabeth’s wedding? Explain Elizabeth’s actions as well as Victor’s thoughts before their wedding.
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2. What change does Victor begin to undergo at the end of Chapter 23, particularly with his attitude towards knowledge?
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VICTOR & ELIZABETH’S WEDDING
Shelley further emphasizes Elizabeth’s goodness in her letter, where she willingly offers to withdraw from their engagement in case Victor has fallen in love with someone else.
Elizabeth’s letter reminds Victor of his duties back home, and he decides to bring both his father and Elizabeth immediate happiness by marrying her as soon as possible, even though it moves forward the creature’s threat against him.
Do you find Victor’s decision here thoughtful, or is it somehow self-serving? Defend your answer.
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VICTOR’S MISSION
After Elizabeth’s death, Victor becomes obsessed with revenge, convincing some readers that he may have gone mad.
More importantly, Victor indicates he is undergoing a major character change.
“Man,” I cried, “how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom! Cease; you know now what it is you say.”
For the first time, Victor scoffs at another man’s wisdom, despite spending his entire life in pursuit of knowledge.
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Frankenstein Discussion Questions
Chapters 22-23 Complete the following two slides while reading chapters 22-23.
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Chapters 22-23
Frankenstein: Chapters 22-23
Discussion Questions
Did you note the change in weather before Victor and Elizabeth board their wedding cruise. What does this signify?
Victor claims, “I could not bring myself to disclose a secret which would fill my hearer with consternation and make fear and unnatural horror the inmates of his breast.” Do you agree with this decision? Could Victor have other reasons for not confiding his secret?
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Frankenstein: Chapters 22-23
Writing Prompt
Reflection: Chapters 22 and 23 contain a strong sense of foreboding, or the feeling of a catastrophe around the corner. Look through these chapters and demonstrate how suspense is used to foreshadow future doom. Use several examples to prove your point. Relate these examples to the function of a gothic novel. Type your answer in the box below.
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