Main Characters:
Victor Frankenstein
He
is the main character of the novel and eventually finds himself trapped
by his own creation. A graduate of the University at Ingolstadt, Victor
finally discovers the “secret of life.” After years of studying modern
science and famous alchemist, Victor takes it upon himself to create
another being. Although hideous and grotesque, he succeeds in his
attempts and produces what we know as the “monster.” This horrifying
creature gives Victor feelings of guilt and regret throughout the novel
and Victor abandons him and keeps his invention a secret. Eventually his
creation kills those closest to him and Victor realizes he must kill
the thing he so desperately wanted to create.
Monster
Created through the use of old body parts and chemicals, this creature is abandoned by his maker and is left to discover the realistic aspects of the world. Void of any prior knowledge or education the monster learns language and attitude by watching a family through a hole. Although he starts off innocent and with the mind of a youth, he turns evil by watching society. His eight foot frame and hideous appearance makes it difficult for him to fit in, and as a result of neglect and horror of those around him he becomes an actual monster and kills many of those around him. After his creator refuses to create another “monster” to mend to lonely wounds society has placed upon him, the creature seeks revenge on Victor and those that he loves.
Elizabeth
She is the adopted cousin of the Frankenstein. With profound beauty and elegance, it is only natural that Victor asks for her hand in marriage. Unfortunately due to Victor’s refusal to make the monster a companion of his own species, the Monster seeks revenge on him. On their wedding night Victors comes home to find Elizabeth dead.
Justine
She is the motherly figure in the Frankenstein household. As Mrs. Frankenstein died Justine took over and replaced a figure crucial to every child’s life. She is accused of the death of William the youngest Frankenstein and although an innocent and trusted girl she is eventually convicted and executed. We find out later on that it was the monster who killed William and that Justine was framed.
De Lacy Family
This is the family in which he watches and learns language and the norms of society. Although this family is the base of his education, they are in part responsible for the feelings of loneliness and anger by the monster. When the monster finally reveals himself they did what any normal person would do in seeing an eight foot tall, detestable creature. After the monster realizes he is not accepted among society he seeks out another monster like himself. When Victor refuses to create another one, the monster looks for revenge.
Robert Walton
A captain of a ship, Walton picks up Victor along his journey as his ship is caught between ice. At his stand still, Victor is brought abroad. In horrible condition from chasing the monster, Victor begins to tell Walton of his deep secret. Robert (one of the three narrators) tells his story at the beginning and at the end and serves as a medium of the novel.
Henry
A close friend of Victor's, Henry is best known for his loyalty and compassion towards his friend.
William Frankenstein
The brother of Victor Frankenstein. A young and playful little boy, he is strangled and killed by the monster. Victor seeks revenge due to the death of his loved ones.
Monster
Created through the use of old body parts and chemicals, this creature is abandoned by his maker and is left to discover the realistic aspects of the world. Void of any prior knowledge or education the monster learns language and attitude by watching a family through a hole. Although he starts off innocent and with the mind of a youth, he turns evil by watching society. His eight foot frame and hideous appearance makes it difficult for him to fit in, and as a result of neglect and horror of those around him he becomes an actual monster and kills many of those around him. After his creator refuses to create another “monster” to mend to lonely wounds society has placed upon him, the creature seeks revenge on Victor and those that he loves.
Elizabeth
She is the adopted cousin of the Frankenstein. With profound beauty and elegance, it is only natural that Victor asks for her hand in marriage. Unfortunately due to Victor’s refusal to make the monster a companion of his own species, the Monster seeks revenge on him. On their wedding night Victors comes home to find Elizabeth dead.
Justine
She is the motherly figure in the Frankenstein household. As Mrs. Frankenstein died Justine took over and replaced a figure crucial to every child’s life. She is accused of the death of William the youngest Frankenstein and although an innocent and trusted girl she is eventually convicted and executed. We find out later on that it was the monster who killed William and that Justine was framed.
De Lacy Family
This is the family in which he watches and learns language and the norms of society. Although this family is the base of his education, they are in part responsible for the feelings of loneliness and anger by the monster. When the monster finally reveals himself they did what any normal person would do in seeing an eight foot tall, detestable creature. After the monster realizes he is not accepted among society he seeks out another monster like himself. When Victor refuses to create another one, the monster looks for revenge.
Robert Walton
A captain of a ship, Walton picks up Victor along his journey as his ship is caught between ice. At his stand still, Victor is brought abroad. In horrible condition from chasing the monster, Victor begins to tell Walton of his deep secret. Robert (one of the three narrators) tells his story at the beginning and at the end and serves as a medium of the novel.
Henry
A close friend of Victor's, Henry is best known for his loyalty and compassion towards his friend.
William Frankenstein
The brother of Victor Frankenstein. A young and playful little boy, he is strangled and killed by the monster. Victor seeks revenge due to the death of his loved ones.
