English Semester Exam Review Part II-"Frankenstein"

Victor’s father, very sympathetic toward his son. Alphonse consoles Victor in moments of pain and encourages him to remember the importance of family.

Henry Clerval is Victor's boyhood friend who plays a significant role in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. He is portrayed as a kind and caring character who supports Victor during his time in Ingolstadt. After Victor falls ill due to his obsession with creating the monster, Henry nurses him back to health. This friendship is crucial in the story as it highlights the contrast between Henry's nurturing nature and Victor's destructive ambition.

The Arctic seafarer whose letters open and close Frankenstein. Walton picks the bedraggled Victor Frankenstein up off the ice, helps nurse him back to health, and hears Victor’s story. He records the incredible tale in a series of letters addressed to his sister, Margaret Saville, in England.

Victor is disgusted with himself after creating The Monster. This is true because in Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," Victor Frankenstein feels immense guilt and horror after bringing the creature to life. He realizes the consequences of his actions and is repulsed by the monster he has created. Victor's disgust stems from the realization that he has played God and brought forth a being that is grotesque and destructive. This disgust haunts him throughout the story and fuels his pursuit of the monster to seek redemption.

Elizabeth was indeed an orphan who was adopted by the Frankenstein family. It is stated in Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" that Elizabeth was taken in by the Frankenstein family at a young age. She was raised alongside Victor Frankenstein and it was expected that they would eventually marry. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

Caroline Beaufort being the daughter of Beaufort is mentioned in the question. It is further stated that after her father's death, Caroline is taken in by and later marries Alphonse Frankenstein. Additionally, it is mentioned that she dies of scarlet fever, contracted from Elizabeth, just before Victor leaves for Ingolstadt at age seventeen. Therefore, based on the information provided, the statement "Caroline Beaufort is the daughter of Beaufort. After her father’s death, Caroline is taken in by, and later marries, Alphonse Frankenstein. She dies of scarlet fever, which she contracts from Elizabeth, just before Victor leaves for Ingolstadt at age seventeen" is true.

M. Waldman is the professor of chemistry who sparks Victor's interest in science and sympathizes with his interest in finding answers to the "big questions" of life. On the other hand, M. Krempe is a professor of natural philosophy who dismisses Victor's study of alchemists as a waste of time and encourages him to start fresh with his studies. Therefore, the statement is true as it accurately describes the roles and attitudes of both M. Waldman and M. Krempe.

The eight-foot-tall, hideously ugly creation of Victor Frankenstein. Intelligent and sensitive, the monster attempts to integrate himself into human social patterns, but all who see him shun him. His feeling of abandonment compels him to seek revenge against his creator.

The doomed protagonist and narrator of the main portion of the story. Studying in Ingolstadt, Victor discovers the secret of life and creates an intelligent but grotesque monster, from whom he recoils in horror. Victor keeps his creation of the monster a secret, feeling increasingly guilty and ashamed as he realizes how helpless he is to prevent the monster from ruining his life and the lives of others.

A young girl adopted into the Frankenstein household while Victor is growing up. Justine is blamed and executed for William’s murder, which is actually committed by the monster.