'Frankenstein' Quiz

Frankenstein is obsessed with uncovering the scientific secrets of life and achieving glory. He works with ruthless ambition. The creature Frankenstein produces is the result of his singleminded scientific ambition.

The creature observes the De Lacey family from afar and idolizes their compassionate, gentle ways. However, when he reveals himself to the De Laceys, they are terrified by his appearance, and they violently drive him away.

The creature asks Frankenstein to create a female companion with a similar appearance. He wishes to have a companion with whom to live peacefully away from civilization. This request is delivered as an ultimatum: either provide a companion or all Frankenstein holds dear will be destroyed.

Over the course of the novel, the creature kills Elizabeth Lavenza (Frankenstein's wife), Henry Clerval (Frankenstein's best friend), and Wiliam Frankenstein (Frankenstein's brother). However, he does not directly kill Justine Moritz. (Justine is framed for the murder of William and dies by hanging.)

When his ship gets trapped by ice, Walton is confronted with a choice: go ahead with his expedition, risking his own life and those of his crewmen, or return home and abandon his dreams of glory. Having just listened to Frankenstein’s tale of misfortune, Walton understands that ambition comes at the cost of human life and relationships, and he decides to return home to his sister.