Frankenstein+SG+Chapters+VII+and+VIII

1. Function do letters serve in this and previous chapters? 2. What briefly lifts Victor's spirit on his journey home? Why is this significant? 3. Why does Elizabeth believe that she is responsible for William's death? 4. What is "gothic" about Frankenstein's encounter with teh creature? 5. What is depicted in the picture about the Frankensteins' mantel piece? 6. Why doesn't Frankenstein take the blame from Justine? 7. Why does Elizabeth's speech in court hurt Justine? 8. What is revealed about Justine's character in these chapters? 9. Do you think Frankenstein is as guilty as he feels he is? Of what do you think he is guilty, if anything? 10. How do the reactions of Victor and his family to William's murder illustrate Romantic principles?

2006 Summer Blog