Frankenstein Study Guide

Frankenstein: Introduction

Exploring the dark side of science and human nature: an introduction to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Frankenstein: Plot Summary

A Tale of Creation, Destruction, and Revenge: A Brief Overview of Frankenstein’s Plot

• Full Book Summary
• Plot Summary by Chapters

Frankenstein: Characters

Exploring the Characters of Frankenstein: An In-Depth Analysis.

• Victor Frankenstein
• The Monster
• Robert Walton
• Elizabeth Lavenza
• Henry Clerval
• Alphonse Frankenstein
• William Frankenstein
• Justine Moritz
• Caroline Beaufort
• Peasants
• M. Waldman and M. Krempe
• Mr. Kirwin

Frankenstein: Themes

Exploring the Complex Themes in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: From Ambition and Revenge to the Dangers of Scientific Progress.

• Isolation
• Nature
• Ambition
• Dangerous Knowledge
• Revenge

Frankenstein: Literary Devices

Explanations of Frankenstein symbols, and tracking of where they appear.

1. Literary Elements in Frankenstein
2. Literary Techniques

Frankenstein: Quotes

Memorable and Thought-Provoking Quotes from Frankenstein

• Quotes By Theme

Frankenstein: Infographics

Visualizing the World of Frankenstein: Infographics

• Character Map
• Timeline
• Key Scenes
• Settings Map

Mary Shelley Biography

The Life and Works of the Author of Frankenstein: A Mary Shelley Biography