1	Frankenstein
2	Themes Forbidden Knowledge— The Modern Prometheus Moral & Ethical Implications of Science Personal Ambition vs. Social Responsibility “Domestic Affections”/ Family
3	Frame Narrative Epistolary narrative provides verisimilitude Prepares us for central narrative’s themes through parallel situations and characters Dangerous quest for “forbidden knowledge” by ambitious individualist Setting foreshadows quest’s outcome
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5	Frame Narrative Arctic Setting Unknown—quest for extraordinary knowledge Dangerous—dangers of forbidden knowledge Cold—cold-heartedness/spiritual death Isolated—loneliness of the ambitious individualist
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7	Frame Narrative Robert Walton—parallels Frankenstein Loving nature, strong domestic ties Tremendous ambition, violates domestic ties (pp. 932-934; pp. 1028-1031) Isolated and lonely
8	Central Narrative Victor Frankenstein—divided nature Benevolent—domestic affection, desire to serve humanity Selfishly ambitious—devotion to science, ignores responsibilities to others Noble but fallen
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12	Central Narrative The Creature—Frankenstein’s Doppelganger (“double-goer”/ alter ego) Embodies destructive ambitions that bring isolation and spiritual death (p. 934-935)
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18	Central Narrative The Creature—Frankenstein’s Doppelganger Embodies destructive ambitions that bring isolation and spiritual death (p. 934-935) Enacts Frankenstein’s desires to escape domestic responsibilities (p. 935)
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21	Central Narrative The Creature—Frankenstein’s Doppelganger Embodies destructive ambitions that bring isolation and spiritual death (p. 934-935) Enacts Frankenstein’s desires to escape domestic responsibilities (p. 935) Embodies Frankenstein’s benevolence and domestic affections (p. 972-973; p. 986)
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