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Shop | A to Z Index 1. Frankenstein has many elements of a
horror story. What strategies and devices does Shelley use to
make the story scary? How does Shelley go beyond the usual
horror story elements to focus on characters and the differences
between their behaviors, beliefs and values? 2. Who is the
actual monster in Frankenstein? 3. Why did Victor create the
creature? What responsibilities did Victor, as the creator, have
toward his creature? Why did Victor abandon the creature? 4.
What purpose is served by having Robert Walton tell Victor's
story? Compare and contrast Robert's and Victor's goals and
interests. 5. Victor warns Robert that acquiring knowledge can
lead to "destruction and infallible misery." What serious
consequences might the acquisition of knowledge have? 6. One of
the novel's tragedies is the inability of