• (Oxford, pp. 99-100; ch. 10 ¶¶7-12) The monster speaks to Victor in a very eloquent manner. Why do you think the monster is never portrayed this way in other tellings of this story?—BH

• The monster is able to speak very eloquently when he tells Victor his story. By most definitions, the monster is not human, but he clearly has feelings and intelligence of his own. Would you argue that the monster is human or not? (all of Ch. 11, Oxford pp. 102ff)—JB

• Does the imagery and language used in ch. 11 ¶2 (Oxford, p. 103), describe regret for his actions, and moreover a sense of depression and loneliness?—SC

• Could the development of the monster throughout this section of the readings be compared to the education of a child? (No page number more of a general overview question)—SM

• My question comes from ch. 12 ¶6 (Oxford, p. 111). Frankenstein's monster has caused much pain to humans and felt guilty about doing so. Is he responsible for his actions or is Victor responsible? Should we blame the monster for his actions prior to his learning? After?—CD

• Unbeknownst to the monster, the book Paradise Lost was a work of fiction among the two other nonfiction novels he found in the satchel (Oxford, p. 129; ch. 15 ¶7). This novel moved him the most and ultimately motivated him to confront the family. Do you think this shows that works of fiction can shape our character more than reality?—JP

• How would this creatures life have been different had Felix, Safie, and Agatha not come back to their cottage before he had a change to befriend De Lacey? (Oxford, pp. 134-135; ch. 15, final ¶¶)—RA

• Consider the 2 short quotes: "Unfeeling, heartless creator! you had endowed me with perceptions and passions, and then cast me abroad an object for the scorn and horror of mankind." (Ch. 16, ¶16; Oxford, p. 139) and "Frankenstein! you belong then to my enemy—to him towards whom I have sworn eternal revenge; you shall be my first victim." (Ch. 16, ¶30; Oxford, p. 142) Who do you think is responsible for the deaths, Victor or his creature?—KT

• (Oxford, pp. 99-100; ch. 10 ¶¶7-12) The demon asks Frankenstein for a companion, someone just like him so that he could live his life like how other beings do. Do you guys think that Frankenstein should have given him someone or not?—KW

• The question I would like to discuss tomorrow is: On p. 149 (ch. 17, final ¶¶) we see Victor contemplating the creation of a female for the monster. If you were in Victor's shoes how would you feel about creating a female counterpart for the monster?—LK

• What do you think the reaction of the monster would be if Victor completely denied his request to build a female monster? (end of ch. 17; Oxford, pp. 147ff)—ER