Is the creature entirely responsible for his actions or do Frankenstein and others bear some responsibility?

Questions for Possible Essay Topics on Frankenstein              Putzel

Take a strong position on one aspect of the novel

1. Is the creature entirely responsible for his actions or do Frankenstein and others bear some responsibility?

2. Who is the more impressive speaker, the creature or Victor Frankenstein? Notice, too, the differences in the creature’s voice as the novel progresses.

3. Which character seems more interested in humanity?

4. Once he created the creature, was there anything Victor Frankenstein could have done to prevent him from being destructive? What should/could he have done?

5. Should Victor have made the creature a mate? Why or why not?

6. Some critics claim that Victor’s character in the novel is split into two halves like Jeckle and Hyde. What do you think of this theory? Is it possible that the creature is a kind of double?

7. Do you think that Victor’s creature is human? Why or why not?

8. Re-read the Preface to the novel. Do you think the novel makes a philosophical or moral statement in its intent?

9. Many readers read this novel as a warning. If it is a contemporary warning to us all, explain what it is about and how it continues to be relevant in society today.

10. What do you think of Victor’s constant inability to act in the novel? Why doesn’t he tell anyone of his knowledge about the murders? Does he have other character flaws? Does he reach any kind of redemption by the novel’s end?

11. Some critics argue that the novel is really about poor parenting skills. Do you agree?

12. Some critics claim that the novel is a pro-feminist stance against the marginalization of women during the 19^th Do you agree? Consider how women are presented in the novel.

13. Discuss how climate is used in the novel to advance meaning.

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