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Chapter 1, Volume II

Victor experiences grief and depression following the execution of Justine.

Victor's depression

Victor's depression

  • Victor falls into a state of depression, experiencing 'deep, dark, death-like solitude'.
  • Alphonse tries to console Victor, but he does not understand the true reasons for Victor's sadness.
Valley of Chamounix

Valley of Chamounix

  • Victor wanders towards the valley of Chamounix.
    • The awe-inspiring scenery brings him a 'sense of pleasure', but he still cannot escape his grief.
The sublime

The sublime

  • In this chapter, Shelley draws upon Romantic ideas, specifically that of the sublime.
    • This idea suggests that man should draw a sense of calm from the vastness of nature and man's relative insignificance.

Chapter 2, Volume II

Victor continues to explore the Alpine valley, but his momentary respite is soon shattered by a reunion with the Monster.

Montanvert

Montanvert

  • On a dark, rainy day, Victor climbs to the summit of Montanvert, hoping that the view will ease his woes.
  • When he reaches the summit, the view of Mont Blanc leads him to feel 'something like joy'.
The Monster

The Monster

  • Victor notices a creature approaching him and recognises the Monster.
    • He prepares to fight the Monster, but he is easily overpowered by the Monster's strength and speed.
  • The Monster responds verbally, explaining that Victor owes him the same love God felt for Adam.
    • The Monster persuades Victor to listen to his tale and Victor follows him to a cave.
Presentation of the Monster

Presentation of the Monster

  • By presenting the Monster as thoughtful and eloquent, Shelley encourages the reader to reconsider how Victor has presented him up until this point.
    • Shelley encourages the reader to question Victor's narrative and consider more deeply the 'monstrous' nature of Victor's creation.

Chapter 3, Volume II

The Monster recounts the beginning of his life and the confusion he felt. He details the scared and hostile responses of the villagers towards him.

The Monster's first experiences

The Monster's first experiences

  • After leaving Victor's apartment, the Monster had to learn about the world through the experience of his senses.
    • His description of discovering fire, fuel, cooking and shelter seem very childlike.
The village

The village

  • The Monster finds the hut of an old man, who quickly runs away, and sleeps here for the night.
  • In the morning, the Monster finds the village and is fascinated, but the villagers scream and run from him or some even attack him.
The hovel

The hovel

  • The Monster finds a small hovel next to a cottage for refuge.
    • He makes the hovel as habitable as he is able and observes the adjacent cottagers through a gap in the wall and learns more from them.
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1

Plot Summaries

1.1

Volume I

1.1.1Letters I-IV1.1.2Chapters 1-31.1.3Chapters 4-61.1.4Chapters 7-81.1.5End of Topic Test - Volume I
1.2

Volume II

1.2.1Chapters 1-31.2.2Chapters 4-61.2.3Chapters 7-91.2.4End of Topic Test - Volume II
1.3

Volume III

1.3.1Chapters 1-31.3.2Chapters 4-61.3.3Chapter 7 & Walton in Continuation1.3.4End of Topic Test - Volume III
2

Characters

2.1

Victor Frankenstein

2.1.1Role2.1.2Quotations2.1.3End of Topic Test - Victor Frankenstein
2.2

The Monster

2.2.1Role2.2.2Quotations2.2.3End of Topic Test - The Monster2.2.4Grade 9 - The Monster Question & Extract
2.3

Other Characters

2.3.1Robert Walton2.3.2Elizabeth Lavenza2.3.3Alphonse Frankenstein2.3.4Henry Clerval2.3.5Justine Moritz2.3.6The De Laceys2.3.7End of Topic Test - Walton, Elizabeth & Alphonse2.3.8End of Topic Test - Henry, Justine & the De Laceys
3

Key Themes

3.1

Ambition & Pursuit of Knowledge

3.1.1Presentation3.1.2Key Quotations
3.2

Prejudice

3.2.1Presentation & Key Quotations
3.3

Justice

3.3.1Presentation & Key Quotations3.3.2End of Topic Test - Ambition, Prejudice & Justice
3.4

Companionship & Family

3.4.1Presentation & Key Quotations
3.5

Revenge

3.5.1Presentation & Key Quotations
3.6

Monstrosity

3.6.1Presentation3.6.2Key Quotations
3.7

Gender

3.7.1Presentation3.7.2Key Quotations3.7.3Key Themes - Companionship, Revenge & More
4

Authorial Method

4.1

Genre & Intertextuality

4.1.1Genre4.1.2Intertextuality4.1.3End of Topic Test - Genre & Intertextuality
4.2

Form & Structure

4.2.1Form4.2.2Structure
4.3

Settings & Symbolism

4.3.1Settings4.3.2Symbolism
4.4

Imagery & Doubling

4.4.1Imagery4.4.2Doubling4.4.3End of Topic Test - Structure, Settings & More
5

Context

5.1

Context

5.1.1Mary Shelley5.1.2Time of Writing5.1.3End of Topic Test - Context
6

Recap: Main Quotes

6.1

Characters Quotes

6.1.1Victor Frankenstein6.1.2Quotations6.1.3Robert Walton6.1.4Elizabeth Lavenza6.1.5Alphonse Frankenstein6.1.6Henry Clerval6.1.7Justine Moritz6.1.8The De Laceys
6.2

Text Structure - Quotes

6.2.1Ambition & Pursuit of Knowledge6.2.2Prejudice6.2.3Justice6.2.4Companionship & Family6.2.5Revenge6.2.6Monstrosity6.2.7Gender

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  1. 1
    How does Shelley describe Victor's depression? Multiple choice
  2. 2
    What causes Victor to feel __'something like joy'__ when he reaches the summit of Montanvert?Multiple choice
  3. 3
    Events of Chapter 2Put in order
  4. 4
    Events of Chapter 2: True / false
  5. 5
    Who does the Monster observe and learn from?Multiple choice
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