Summaries of Chapters 9-10
Summary of Chapter 9
In chapter 9 Frankenstein deals with the great agony and guilt of which is responsible for the death of the innocent Justine. Frankenstein feels confused and depressed, unsure of his great fails. He cannot seem to forgive himself for letting that poor woman dying on his creations behalf. However, a most motivating talk with his father changes Frankensteins mood, and forces him to try and move on. To do this Frankenstein needs to escape the world reminding hims so much of his wretched mistakes. So he heads on a long journey, a hike through the Swiss alps to calm his doubts and tone his discouragement. The hike takes Frankenstein through incredible mountain scenery such as Mount. Blanc, and ends him in the town of Chamonix. |
Summary of Chapter 10
As he almost reaches his journey’s destination, Frankenstein sees and encounters with the most incredible and frightful monster, the monster of his own creation. Frankenstein was hiking as usual when he saw his unmistakable monster. He had seen it once before in mountainous territory, but this time the monster was heading towards him. There wasn’t time for Frankenstein to escape a predictable unpleasant acquaintance with the monster, so he just accepted his approach. When the monster arrived Frankenstein fell furious, yelling at the monster for all the crimes and injustices he had performed. The monster merely brushed this off, complaining back of his misfortune after Frankenstein had left him in. He exploded of the most injustice deed of leaving one’s own creation to suffer, and guilt tripped Frankenstein in the role of true dishonor. Frankenstein did his best to deny such statements, but the threats from the Monster explaining danger for Frankensteins loved ones forced Frankenstein to listen. The monster explained of his desire for a good life, and that if Frankenstein could offer him such a life, he would be eternally grateful and generous. However, if Frankenstein was to vanish again, the monster would forget all justice and become a true villain. This convinces Frankenstein to accept the monster’s offer, and follows him to a cabin where the monster is to explain his life with an absent father. |