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All about Victor Frankenstein
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Narrator and protagonist, recounting his privileged yet formative childhood, his family's values, early friendships, and budding obsession with science and alchemy.
The protagonist, who faces the death of his mother and departs for Ingolstadt, where encounters with professors shape his scientific interests and ambitions.
The narrator of this portion, Victor is a promising science student whose obsessive quest for scientific discovery leads him to unlock the secret of life. He isolates himself to pursue his grim experiment, collecting human remains and constructing a human being. His work consumes him, leading to physical deterioration and emotional detachment from friends and family.
Creates and animates the monster, then is overwhelmed by horror and guilt; suffers a mental and physical breakdown, and is nursed by Clerval.
The narrator and protagonist: Victor recovers from illness, responds to Elizabeth's letter, shies away from science, finds comfort in Clerval's friendship, and embraces language and nature.
Protagonist, returns home upon news of his brother's murder. He realizes his Creature is culpable, wrestles with intense guilt, but feels powerless to reveal the truth or act.
Narrator, tortured by guilt over the murder of his brother and now the impending execution of Justine, whom he knows to be innocent. Incapable of confessing the truth without appearing mad, he is paralyzed and wracked with internal anguish.
Victor is tormented by guilt over the deaths of William and Justine, feeling responsible for having unleashed the Creature. He isolates himself, contemplates suicide, but restrains himself due to love for Elizabeth and concern for his family. He endures inner turmoil while trying to keep up appearances during the family's journey to Chamounix.
Grieving after Justine's execution, Victor tries to ease his suffering by immersing himself in the grandeur of nature. He seeks solitude by ascending Montanvert, only to be confronted by the Creature he created. Initially, Victor reacts with rage and threats, but ultimately agrees to listen to the Creature's story, driven by a sense of curiosity, guilt, and duty.
Mentioned as the Creature's creator and ultimate target for revenge; becomes the object of the Creature's journey toward Geneva and his demand.
Victor faces the Creature's demand for a female companion and struggles with feelings of anger, fear, and responsibility. He ultimately consents to the demand out of a sense of duty and terror at the Creature's threats, then returns home deeply troubled.
Haunted by the Creature's demand, Victor is paralyzed by dread and procrastinates his task by engineering a journey to England under the excuse of academic necessity. He seeks solace in nature, avoids his family, and is tormented by anxiety and guilt throughout his travels.
Haunted by guilt and responsibility, Victor travels through England and Scotland, gathering knowledge and materials to create a female companion for the Creature. He is plagued by dread, guilt, and anxiety, and eventually seeks the remotest solitude to proceed with his detested task.
Haunted by regret and fear, Victor debates and ultimately refuses to create a mate for his Creature. He destroys the half-formed female and faces the Creature's wrath. Later, he is caught in a stormy sea, reaches Ireland, and is arrested for murder.
Accused of murdering Henry Clerval, Victor experiences intense psychological and physical suffering. After a traumatic collapse upon seeing Clerval's corpse, he endures months in prison, tormented by guilt and grief. He is eventually exonerated and released, but remains deeply haunted.
Haunted by grief for the deaths of Clerval, William, and Justine, Victor blames himself for their fates, unable to confide the truth about the Creature to his father. He receives Elizabeth's earnest letter, resolves to proceed with the marriage knowing the Creature's threat, and struggles to maintain composure while consumed with dread and guilt.
Haunted by dread, Victor is on edge throughout his wedding night. He is unable to prevent the murder of Elizabeth by the Creature, is then plunged into extreme grief and despair, returns to Geneva to find his father dying of shock, and is eventually consumed by a desire for vengeance.
Pursues the Creature obsessively for revenge, recounts the story of his downfall to Walton, and dies aboard Walton's ship. He undergoes extreme suffering, both physical and emotional, blaming himself but also feeling justified in his refusal to create a second Creature. Urges Walton to destroy the Creature, then reflects on his own ambitions and failures before dying.
Victor Frankenstein's Relationships
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 11 connections to Elizabeth Lavenza, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and future intended wife, close childhood companion.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Adopted sister and close companion; subject of his mother's dying wish that they marry.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His cousin and fiancée, who expresses anxiety and love for him.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Adopted cousin/fiancée; seeks to console and support her.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His beloved cousin and fiancée; he empathizes with her emotional torment and admires her compassion.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and beloved; her happiness and suffering deeply affect Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Cousin and betrothed, whom Victor loves but cannot commit to while troubled by the Creature's demands.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: His beloved; Victor fears for her safety due to the Creature's threats.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's cousin and fiancée; she is loving and self-sacrificing, central to Victor's hopes of happiness.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Wife and beloved; her murder is the final devastating loss for Victor.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His beloved, murdered by the Creature.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 10 connections to Henry Clerval, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Best childhood friend, complements Victor's temperament.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Best friend; spends time with Victor before his departure and wishes to accompany him.
Chapter 5 - Volume 1 - Chapter 4: Close friend; is comforted and nursed back to health by him.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His best friend and companion, responsible for his care and recovery.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Close friend; Clerval comforts and supports Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Lifelong friend and companion on his travels, a foil to Victor's gloom.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: Close friend and travel companion. Victor feels responsible for Henry's safety and draws energy from his companionship.
Chapter 21 - Volume 3 - Chapter 4: Close friend; Victor is accused of Henry's murder and is traumatized by his loss.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's murdered friend, whose memory haunts him.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His closest friend, also murdered by the Creature.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 7 connections to Alphonse Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Father; acts as a mentor and model of moral responsibility.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Father; supportive and grieving after his wife's death.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Son; receives letter from him and seeks to comfort him.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Father; tries to comfort Victor and encourage action for healing.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: His supportive father, concerned about Victor's happiness and eager for his marriage to Elizabeth.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's father, who nurses him, encourages recovery and marriage, and remains unaware of the Creature.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His father, died from grief over family tragedies.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 4 connections to Ernest Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Younger brother, Victor becomes his tutor.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Brother; interacts emotionally upon return.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Younger brother; present during the journey.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Victor's living brother, left behind after tragedy.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 3 connections to William Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Youngest brother, cared for tenderly by Victor and Elizabeth.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His younger brother; recently murdered, indirectly by Victor's creation.
Chapter 16 - Volume 2 - Chapter 8: His younger brother.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 2 connections to M. Krempe, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Professor at Ingolstadt; criticizes Victor's early reading.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Professor at Ingolstadt, Victor's early instructor, somewhat abrasive but knowledgeable.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 2 connections to Robert Walton, by chapter.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Narrative audience; Victor's future friend and confidant, to whom he recounts his tale.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His confidant in his final days, implored to continue his mission.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 1 connection to Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Mother; nurturing and devoted.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 1 connection to Caroline Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Mother; her death is a formative trauma for Victor.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 11 connections to Elizabeth Lavenza, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and future intended wife, close childhood companion.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Adopted sister and close companion; subject of his mother's dying wish that they marry.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His cousin and fiancée, who expresses anxiety and love for him.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Adopted cousin/fiancée; seeks to console and support her.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His beloved cousin and fiancée; he empathizes with her emotional torment and admires her compassion.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and beloved; her happiness and suffering deeply affect Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Cousin and betrothed, whom Victor loves but cannot commit to while troubled by the Creature's demands.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: His beloved; Victor fears for her safety due to the Creature's threats.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's cousin and fiancée; she is loving and self-sacrificing, central to Victor's hopes of happiness.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Wife and beloved; her murder is the final devastating loss for Victor.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His beloved, murdered by the Creature.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and future intended wife, close childhood companion.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Adopted sister and close companion; subject of his mother's dying wish that they marry.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His cousin and fiancée, who expresses anxiety and love for him.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Adopted cousin/fiancée; seeks to console and support her.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His beloved cousin and fiancée; he empathizes with her emotional torment and admires her compassion.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Adopted cousin and beloved; her happiness and suffering deeply affect Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Cousin and betrothed, whom Victor loves but cannot commit to while troubled by the Creature's demands.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: His beloved; Victor fears for her safety due to the Creature's threats.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's cousin and fiancée; she is loving and self-sacrificing, central to Victor's hopes of happiness.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Wife and beloved; her murder is the final devastating loss for Victor.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His beloved, murdered by the Creature.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 10 connections to Henry Clerval, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Best childhood friend, complements Victor's temperament.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Best friend; spends time with Victor before his departure and wishes to accompany him.
Chapter 5 - Volume 1 - Chapter 4: Close friend; is comforted and nursed back to health by him.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His best friend and companion, responsible for his care and recovery.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Close friend; Clerval comforts and supports Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Lifelong friend and companion on his travels, a foil to Victor's gloom.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: Close friend and travel companion. Victor feels responsible for Henry's safety and draws energy from his companionship.
Chapter 21 - Volume 3 - Chapter 4: Close friend; Victor is accused of Henry's murder and is traumatized by his loss.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's murdered friend, whose memory haunts him.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His closest friend, also murdered by the Creature.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Best childhood friend, complements Victor's temperament.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Best friend; spends time with Victor before his departure and wishes to accompany him.
Chapter 5 - Volume 1 - Chapter 4: Close friend; is comforted and nursed back to health by him.
Chapter 6 - Volume 1 - Chapter 5: His best friend and companion, responsible for his care and recovery.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Close friend; Clerval comforts and supports Victor.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: Lifelong friend and companion on his travels, a foil to Victor's gloom.
Chapter 19 - Volume 3 - Chapter 2: Close friend and travel companion. Victor feels responsible for Henry's safety and draws energy from his companionship.
Chapter 21 - Volume 3 - Chapter 4: Close friend; Victor is accused of Henry's murder and is traumatized by his loss.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's murdered friend, whose memory haunts him.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His closest friend, also murdered by the Creature.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 7 connections to Alphonse Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Father; acts as a mentor and model of moral responsibility.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Father; supportive and grieving after his wife's death.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Son; receives letter from him and seeks to comfort him.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Father; tries to comfort Victor and encourage action for healing.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: His supportive father, concerned about Victor's happiness and eager for his marriage to Elizabeth.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's father, who nurses him, encourages recovery and marriage, and remains unaware of the Creature.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His father, died from grief over family tragedies.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Father; acts as a mentor and model of moral responsibility.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Father; supportive and grieving after his wife's death.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Son; receives letter from him and seeks to comfort him.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Father; tries to comfort Victor and encourage action for healing.
Chapter 18 - Volume 3 - Chapter 1: His supportive father, concerned about Victor's happiness and eager for his marriage to Elizabeth.
Chapter 22 - Volume 3 - Chapter 5: Victor's father, who nurses him, encourages recovery and marriage, and remains unaware of the Creature.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His father, died from grief over family tragedies.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 4 connections to Ernest Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Younger brother, Victor becomes his tutor.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Brother; interacts emotionally upon return.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Younger brother; present during the journey.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Victor's living brother, left behind after tragedy.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Younger brother, Victor becomes his tutor.
Chapter 7 - Volume 1 - Chapter 6: Brother; interacts emotionally upon return.
Chapter 9 - Volume 2 - Chapter 1: Younger brother; present during the journey.
Chapter 23 - Volume 3 - Chapter 6: Victor's living brother, left behind after tragedy.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 3 connections to William Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Youngest brother, cared for tenderly by Victor and Elizabeth.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His younger brother; recently murdered, indirectly by Victor's creation.
Chapter 16 - Volume 2 - Chapter 8: His younger brother.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Youngest brother, cared for tenderly by Victor and Elizabeth.
Chapter 8 - Volume 1 - Chapter 7: His younger brother; recently murdered, indirectly by Victor's creation.
Chapter 16 - Volume 2 - Chapter 8: His younger brother.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 2 connections to M. Krempe, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Professor at Ingolstadt; criticizes Victor's early reading.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Professor at Ingolstadt, Victor's early instructor, somewhat abrasive but knowledgeable.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Professor at Ingolstadt; criticizes Victor's early reading.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Professor at Ingolstadt, Victor's early instructor, somewhat abrasive but knowledgeable.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 2 connections to Robert Walton, by chapter.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Narrative audience; Victor's future friend and confidant, to whom he recounts his tale.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His confidant in his final days, implored to continue his mission.
Chapter 4 - Volume 1 - Chapter 3: Narrative audience; Victor's future friend and confidant, to whom he recounts his tale.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His confidant in his final days, implored to continue his mission.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 1 connection to Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Mother; nurturing and devoted.
Chapter 2 - Volume 1 - Chapter 1: Mother; nurturing and devoted.
A summary of Victor Frankenstein's 1 connection to Caroline Frankenstein, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Mother; her death is a formative trauma for Victor.
Chapter 3 - Volume 1 - Chapter 2: Mother; her death is a formative trauma for Victor.