Frankenstein: CH 1-4

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What event does Victor witness during the thunderstorm?

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Victor witnesses a tree getting struck by lightning.

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What is Victor Frankenstein's place of origin?

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Victor Frankenstein is from Geneva, Switzerland.

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Why does Henry Clerval not attend university with Victor?

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Henry does not attend university because his father did not want him to.

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What type of literature does Henry Clerval write?

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Henry Clerval writes heroic songs.

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What does Victor hope to achieve with his studies before leaving for university?

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Victor hopes to make humans invulnerable.

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What scientific field is Victor Frankenstein primarily interested in?

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Victor is primarily interested in natural philosophy and the sciences.

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How does Victor's family influence his education?

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Victor's family supports his education but has specific expectations for his future.

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What role does ambition play in Victor's character?

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Ambition drives Victor to pursue knowledge and scientific discovery, often leading to his downfall.

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What is the significance of lightning in the story?

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Lightning symbolizes both destruction and the spark of life, foreshadowing Victor's experiments.

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How does Victor's relationship with Henry Clerval differ from his family relationships?

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Victor shares a deep friendship with Henry, contrasting with the more complex dynamics with his family.