• On pg. 85 the creature convinces Victor to come to his hut to hear his story. If you were in Victor’s shoes while the creature was trying to persuade you to listen to him, would you? What would be your reaction?—MO

• On page 95, Victor talks about the scenery at Mont Blanc. What is it about nature’s beauty that has a calming effect on him or people in general?—MM

• What made the monster change so suddenly, from feared beast to almost human figure that is civil and communicates with great emotion? Chapter 10—CB

• On page 142 of Broadview text version of Frankenstein [Oxford ed. p. 114], when the “monster” looks at his reflection, how do you view him now that he realizes that he is different from normal humans?—ASC

• Question comes from Chapter 13, Pg. 119. Question: Do you think the monster is given hope towards Victor realizing that abandoning him was unfair after he witness how Felix risked everything for someone?—HW

• Why do you think Frankenstein (the monster) is so intrigued by learning how humans interact and communicate, etc.? What makes him this way? Page 127—CJM

• In a general sense of chapter 14-17, do you think its nature or nurture (therefore a lack of) that causes the actions of the monster?—RG

• In Chapter 17, pg 126 [Oxford ed., p. 144], the “monster” requests Frankenstein to “..create a female for me with whom I can live in the interchange of those sympathies necessary for my being.” What does this quote say about human companionship and survival?—BY

• Can the monster be classified as a person, considering the emotions he is developing? Pg. 143-144—DS

• In chapter XVII, pages 144 to 149, of Frankenstein, the monster demands that Victor create him a companion; in specific, a bride or a female companion. Why is it necessary for the second creation to be a female?—LH

• What would you do in Frankensteins position? (page 144) Would you grant the monster his wish for a mate? What is the morally correct thing to do in this situation?—MT

• Near the end of chapter 17, the monster states that if he has a mate and his loneliness is subsided he will no longer feel the urge to kill, do you think this is the case or do you think now that he has killed he is bond to kill again?—NB

• On page 148, Why does Victor agree to make a female monster? Is it because of the guilt he feels for Justine’s execution?—DE