Directions: The deep suffering of loss is often accompanied by a sense of guilt. We wonder, even in the most innocent of circumstances, if we could have done something more to preserve the life of

the beloved person. Victor’s circumstances, of course, are not innocent. Find references to the fol-
lowing events and Frankenstein’s reactions to them. Include chapter and page numbers, and record

specifi c details. Then indicate whether Victor deserves all, some, or none of the blame. Give reasons
for your judgments.
Event Victor’s Reaction Your Judgment
Frankenstein Name
Lesson 7
Handout 18 (page 1) Date

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1. Victor creates a being who
becomes a monster.

2. Victor rejects the creature,
once it comes to life.

3. William dies.

Read the following scene from trifles. mrs. peters. she was piecing a quilt. (she brings the large sewing basket, and they look at the bright pieces.) mrs. hale. it’s log cabin pattern. pretty, isn’t it? i wonder if she was goin’ to quilt or just knot it? (footsteps have been heard coming down the stairs. the sheriff enters, followed by hale and the county attorney.) sheriff. they wonder if she was going to quilt it or just knot it. (the men laugh, the women look abashed.) county attorney (rubbing his hands over the stove). frank’s fire didn’t do much up there, did it? well, let’s go out to the barn and get that cleared up. (the men go outside.) how would a film version most likely emphasize the men’s emotions during this scene? by emphasizing the variety of props used by showing the men’s facial expressions by highlighting the characters’ costumes by focusing on the actions of the women