1. Frankenstein sends Elizabeth away to protect her on their wedding night, but she is tragically murdered by the creature. Victor's attempt to safeguard her results in devastating consequences.
2. Victor's father dies from grief after Elizabeth's murder. Victor, driven by vengeance, plans to pursue and destroy the creature to rectify the situation, showcasing the destructive impact of the creature on his family.
3. Despite earlier attempts to escape the creature, Victor pursues it in his final days due to a relentless desire for revenge and a sense of responsibility for the havoc caused. Guilt and loss drive him to continue the pursuit.
4. In the final chapters, Victor relentlessly pursues the creature through icy terrains, using Walton's ship. His unwavering resolve and harsh conditions depict a desperate quest for retribution.
5. Walton returns to England as his crew faces danger, abandoning the quest for the North Pole. The perilous conditions force him to prioritize the safety of his crew over the pursuit of knowledge.
6. Victor advises Walton to seek happiness in tranquility and warns against the perils of unchecked ambition and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, lessons learned from his own tragic experiences.
7. The scene where the creature fulfills his promise to be with Victor on his wedding night is familiar and chilling, underscoring the creature's vengeful nature and the tragic outcomes of Victor's choices.
8. Walton rejects the creature in horror at Frankenstein's deathbed, highlighting the repulsive nature of the creature and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Walton's refusal reflects the ongoing tragedy initiated by Frankenstein.
1. Frankenstein sends Elizabeth back to their rooms on the night of the wedding to protect her from the creature, who he fears will target her. The result of this action is tragic; the creature seizes the opportunity and murders Elizabeth. The text provides evidence of Frankenstein's realization of this consequence as he reflects on the creature's threat to "be with [him] on [his] wedding-night."
2. Victor's father, Alphonse Frankenstein, succumbs to grief and dies upon learning of Elizabeth's death. In an attempt to cope with this loss, Victor plans to pursue and destroy the creature, seeing it as the cause of his family's devastation. The evidence is found in Victor's desperate plea to Walton to continue the pursuit and vengeance against the creature, demonstrating his determination to correct the situation.
3. In the final period of his life, Frankenstein pursues the creature out of a relentless desire for revenge and a sense of responsibility for the havoc his creation has wreaked. Despite his earlier attempts to escape the creature, Victor's intense guilt and the loss of loved ones drive him to continue the pursuit. Evidence lies in Victor's declaration to Walton that he must "pursue and destroy the being to whom [he] gave existence."
4. In the final chapters, Frankenstein relentlessly pursues the creature across icy terrains. He keeps on the creature's trail using Walton's ship and his determination for retribution. The evidence is found in the detailed accounts of the harsh conditions and Victor's unwavering resolve in chasing the creature.
5. Walton is returning to England because his crew is in danger, stuck in the icy wilderness, and he abandons his quest to reach the North Pole.
6. Victor warns Walton to seek happiness in tranquility and avoid ambition and the pursuit of knowledge that led to Victor's own tragic fate.
7. When Walton sees the creature in the cabin with Victor's body, the scene is familiar because it mirrors the creature's earlier promise to Victor that he would be with him on his wedding night. The evidence lies in the creature's fulfillment of this threat.
8. Walton's impression of the creature at Frankenstein's deathbed is one of horror and repulsion. Walton rejects the creature, refusing to fulfill the creature's request for companionship. Evidence for Walton's rejection is found in his repudiation of the creature's plea and his decision to sacrifice himself by continuing the perilous journey rather than siding with the creature.