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The Role Of Suicide In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein '

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Victor often wishes to cope with deaths of William and Justine by committing suicide. “... I was tempted to plunge into the silent lake, that the waters might close over me and my calamities forever.” (Shelley, 78) He would often go to the lake after the rest of the family was asleep. The thought was leaving his wife and father exposed and unprotected prevents him from committing suicide
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By the beginning of Chapter 10, why has Victor been able to find some peace and comfort?

The village of Chamounix has a slow pace which has allowed Victor to find some peace and comfort.

How does Victor act towards the creature at the start of their interaction? How does the creature respond? Victor acts joyful towards the creature at the start of their interaction. The creature responds by speeding to Victor. …show more content…

“The great manners and beauty of the cottagers greatly endeared them to me; when they were unhappy, I felt depressed; when they rejoiced, I sympathized in their joy.” (Shelley, 100) This shows how the family impacted the creatures mood.

What subjects does the creature learn about by observing the family? How might these subjects influence the creature’s views of the world and of mankind?

The creature learned language by observing the family. These subjects might influence the creature’s views of the world mankind because people speak their opinions and ideas.

What does the creature begin to realize about himself by the end of Chapter 13? What does he want to know about himself and why? Support your answer with evidence from the text. The creature began to realize he doesn’t share relations with anyone or has seen any being that resembles him. He wants to know what he is so he can form relations. “But where were my friends and relations?” “Who was I?” (Shelley,

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