"Frankenstein" Romanticism

Depictions of Nature

Artic

Described as cold and icy

Symbolism of desolation

Reflects Walton's inner isolation

Described as mysterious

Geneva

Stream between mountains of Geneva

Symbolized lack of joy

Symbolized chaos between the peace

Natural Beauty

Completions of Nature

Portrayed as peaceful and calm

Calm before the storm

Swiss Alps

Revitalized Victors mental stress

Described as Cold

Described as 'Breathtaking'

Physical Aspects

Panoramic

Snowy Conditions

Host of coniferous trees

Many ravines

Paris

Beautiful

Revitalized Victors mental stress

Calming

Orkney Island

Quiet

Ominous

Surrounded by an ocean

Montanvert

Physical Aspects

Panoramic

Host of rigid mountains

Symbolism

Isolation

Serenity

Seasons

Spring

Growth

A new chapters to life

Learning about the De Laceys

Purity

Monsters Experience

Learns about warmth

Winter

Cold

Calming

Desolate

Symbolizes Isolation

Rhine lands

Physical Aspects

Panoramic

Great Scenery

Rivers

Varies in terrain

Coveted by forest

Populated towns

Vineyards

Green Hills

Flowing Rivers

Use of Knowledge

Victor

Innovation

Creating life from death

Creates a monster of his own flaws

Self-Absorbed

Ignorant

Hatred

Dangerous Knowledge

Breaking the laws of nature

Alchemy

Use of Modern Science

Chemistry

Biology

Becomes obsessed with Science

Distanced himself from family

Blind to his responsibilities

Monster

Imagination

Life with a new mate

Will leave Frankenstein alone
for the creation of another mate

Dangerous Knowledge

Used new gained knowledge to create havoc

Kills innocent individuals

Justine

Dangerous Knowledge

Knows that an external force (not human)
killed William and framed her

Elizabeth

Empirical

Learns that Victor wants to create something that has never been done with modern science before

Romantic Characters

Victor

Stagnant

Remains as a stagnant
gothic character prior
to the creation of the
creature

Dynamic

Begins to learn Orientalism

Becomes aware of Nature

No longer wanted to pursue science

Embraced emotions after the death of loved ones

Henry

Begins to learn Orientalism

Understanding of Victors
Situation

Elizabeth

Dynamic

Lives a simple life

Worried about Victor

Fond of nature

Displays multiple emotions

Emotions

Depicted by Justine

Overwhelmed

Could not face the Frankenstein family

Falsely accused of a crime

Admitted to the crimes for salvation

Apologized for her sins to God

She had not committed the crimes

She was framed for the death of William

Depicted by Victor

Guilt

Created a threat to society

False imprisonment of Justine

The death of Elizabeth

Meant to be his bride

The death of Henry Clevral

Best Friend

The death of William

His brother associated by blood

Misery

Loved one are affected by his actions

Fails to realize the actions that need to be taken

Created a threat to society unknowing of the consequences

Grief

The death of his father

Could not believe Elizabeth died

Lonely

Further fueled the desire for revenge

The death of his mother

Began his study within science

Panic

Believed the creature would appear at his wedding

Attempted to to conceal his fears

Worried about the consequences of alienation

Sympathy

Listened to the creatures story

Felt guilty for abandoning him at creation

Depicted by Elizabeth

Had suspicions about Victor

Believed he was not a faithful man

Jealousy

Saddened by Victors actions

Became unhappy with herself

Depicted by Creature

Isolation

Lacked guidance

Lacked acceptance from mankind

Victor destroys mate

Lacks acceptance again

Seeked Acceptance

Helps family

Did various chores

Restocks fire wood

Stops stealing food

Wished to have a family

Wanted to be approved by cottagers

In need of ‘Eve'

Spectated Safie's & Felix's relationship

Rejection

Rejected by De Lacey

Turned into a quest for revenge

Rejected by mankind

Reserved hatred for humanity

Further fueled the need for revenge

Anger and Revenge

Victor destroys mate

Lacks acceptance again

Killed William

Framed Justine for it

Killed Elizabeth

Victors bride

Depicted by Alphonse

Depression

The death of Caroline

Victor left the family

In pursuit of science

When his father needed him the most

Became ill and overwhelmed with depression

Joyful

Victor and Elizabeths wedding

Felt like his life was complete

His job as a parent was done

Overjoyed by the marriage

Shock

Could not believe Elizabeth's death

Died of shock

Depicted by Robert

Joy

Achieved his goal of finding a 'true' friend

Sadness

Roberts loneliness is symbolized
by the barren artic

Simplistic Life

De Lacey Family

Chores

Collecting firewoord

Cleaning

Cooking

Modest estate

Cottage

Symbolism of family, and compassion

Isolated

In the forest

Far away from town

Tightly knit

Parisian Exile

Poor

Poverty

Lacking sustenance

Monster

Lives in small hovel

Secluded from society

Disassociated from society

Surrounded by nature

Learnt about the positives
about humanity

Freedom of travel

Travels throughout Europe

Germany

Ireland

Artic

Scotland

Switzerland