Significant Works Frankenstein
Samantha Romersa Pre Ap English 1/2 Eddings Period 4 11-25-14 AP Significant Works Form
Title- Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus
Author-Mary Shelley
Genre-Gothic Science Fiction
Literary Period-Romantic
Year Published-1818
Main Characters-
Victor Frankenstein- Victor Frankenstein or Dr. Frankenstein is the character in which the whole story revolves around. He narrates the story being told within the novel, a story which is based on him and his life.
The Monster- Frankenstein’s creation; he is essentially a sponge absorbing all the societal issues exposed to him due to his appearance.
Robert Walton- Walton’s letters written to his sister set the story for him meeting Frankenstein. Walton is placed in the story for two reasons, one as a beacon for Victor to be saved and share his stories, and b to act almost as a “younger” Victor, before he proceeded with his creation.
(I don’t think there were any other Major Characters)
Minor Characters-
Henry Clerval- Clerval is a foil to Victor in that he is very cheerful and optimistic, highly contrasting Victor’s pessimistic, down attitude.
Elizabeth-Elizabeth is Victor’s childhood love in which his mom rescues from an orphanage. She embodies the motif that is the character of the passive woman that is there distinctly for the man.
Alphonse Frankenstein - Victor’s father, he never truly embraced Victor’s fascination in science, thinking it would bring no good, maybe resulting in Victor’s search for validation from him.
Major Settings-
The Arctic-The Arctic is a symbol of nature and the unknown, and darkness, which is what Victor and Walton both kind of seek in life. This is also the place where Victor first and last appears, and essentially is the whole time while he narrates the story.
Geneva-
Title- Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus
Author-Mary Shelley
Genre-Gothic Science Fiction
Literary Period-Romantic
Year Published-1818
Main Characters-
Victor Frankenstein- Victor Frankenstein or Dr. Frankenstein is the character in which the whole story revolves around. He narrates the story being told within the novel, a story which is based on him and his life.
The Monster- Frankenstein’s creation; he is essentially a sponge absorbing all the societal issues exposed to him due to his appearance.
Robert Walton- Walton’s letters written to his sister set the story for him meeting Frankenstein. Walton is placed in the story for two reasons, one as a beacon for Victor to be saved and share his stories, and b to act almost as a “younger” Victor, before he proceeded with his creation.
(I don’t think there were any other Major Characters)
Minor Characters-
Henry Clerval- Clerval is a foil to Victor in that he is very cheerful and optimistic, highly contrasting Victor’s pessimistic, down attitude.
Elizabeth-Elizabeth is Victor’s childhood love in which his mom rescues from an orphanage. She embodies the motif that is the character of the passive woman that is there distinctly for the man.
Alphonse Frankenstein - Victor’s father, he never truly embraced Victor’s fascination in science, thinking it would bring no good, maybe resulting in Victor’s search for validation from him.
Major Settings-
The Arctic-The Arctic is a symbol of nature and the unknown, and darkness, which is what Victor and Walton both kind of seek in life. This is also the place where Victor first and last appears, and essentially is the whole time while he narrates the story.
Geneva-