Character Map

This map can help you keep track of the characters in the novel and their relationships to one another.

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Timeline

This timeline gives a chronological overview of the main events in the novel, from Victor's birth to the deaths of Victor and the monster. It shows how events in the novel are related to each other, and how they build towards the ultimate resolution of the story.

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Key Scenes

Illustrations of key scenes can help you visualize important moments in the novel, such as the creation of the creature, the confrontation between Victor and the creature, or the creature's journey through the wilderness.

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The creation of the creature: Victor Frankenstein's laboratory is dimly lit, with flickering candles casting eerie shadows on the walls. He is surrounded by various tools and equipment, with the creature lying on a table before him. The creature is covered in a sheet, with only his limbs visible. Victor uses lightning to animate the creature, causing it to convulse and awaken.

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The confrontation between Victor and the creature: The scene takes place on a mountaintop in the Swiss Alps, with the snow and wind whipping around them. The creature looms over Victor, who is cowering in fear. The creature demands that Victor create a companion for him, promising to leave humanity alone if he does so. Victor refuses, leading to a tense exchange.

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The creature's journey through the wilderness: The creature is depicted as a lonely and isolated figure, trudging through harsh terrain. He encounters various obstacles, including harsh weather, lack of food and shelter, and hostile humans. He is often shown seeking refuge in caves or abandoned huts, trying to find some sense of belonging in the world.

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The death of William: The scene takes place in a dark alleyway, with the young William walking alone. The creature approaches him and begins to question him about his family. When William mentions his relation to Victor, the creature flies into a rage, strangling him to death. The scene is depicted as violent and chaotic, with the creature's monstrous features emphasized.

Settings Map

This Map can help you understand the physical setting of the novel, such as the locations of Geneva, Ingolstadt, and the Arctic.

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1. Geneva: the birthplace and childhood home of Victor Frankenstein, and the location of the murder of William Frankenstein.
2. Ingolstadt: the location of the university where Victor attends and creates the creature.
3. Mont Blanc: the mountain range that Victor and Henry Clerval traverse on their journey to Chamonix.
4. Chamonix: the town in the French Alps where Victor and Henry stay during their journey, and where Victor sees the creature for the first time after its creation.
5. Orkney Islands: the location where the creature demands that Victor create a companion for it.
6. Lake Como, Italy: the location of Victor's and Elizabeth's marriage, and the site of the creature's killing of Clerval and Elizabeth.
7. Arctic: the final location where the creature and Victor confront each other, and where Victor ultimately dies.