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Excerpt from “Frankenstein”
Chapter 22
Retrieved from © Savvas myPerspectives English II. Used with permission.
Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with creating life, but he abandons his monstrous creation in horror. The creature, rejected by society, seeks revenge, killing Victor’s brother and framing Justine. After learning language and emotions, the creature demands a companion, but Victor destroys it, fearing the consequences. Enraged, the creature murders Victor’s friend Henry. By Chapter 21, Victor is consumed by guilt and despair as his creation vows to destroy his life.
1 "I am not mad," I cried energetically; "the sun and the heavens, who have viewed my operations, can bear witness of my truth. I am the assassin of those most innocent victims; they died by my machinations. A thousand times would I have shed my own blood, drop by drop, to have saved their lives; but I could not, my father, indeed I could not sacrifice the whole human race."
2 The conclusion of this speech convinced my father that my ideas were deranged, and he instantly changed the subject of our conversation and endeavoured to alter the course of my thoughts. He wished as much as possible to obliterate the memory of the scenes that had taken place in Ireland and never alluded to them or suffered me to speak of my misfortunes.
3 As time passed away I became more calm; misery had her dwelling in my heart, but I no longer talked in the same incoherent manner of my own crimes; sufficient for me was the consciousness of them. By the utmost self-violence I curbed the imperious voice of wretchedness, which sometimes desired to declare itself to the whole world, and my manners were calmer and more composed than they had ever been since my journey to the sea of ice. A few days before we left Paris on our way to Switzerland, I received the following letter from Elizabeth:
4 "My dear Friend, "It gave me the greatest pleasure to receive a letter from my uncle dated at Paris; you are no longer at a formidable distance, and I may hope to see you in less than a fortnight...
[...]
6 "You well know, Victor, that our union had been the favourite plan of your parents ever since our infancy. We were told this when young, and taught to look forward to it as an event that would certainly take place. We were affectionate playfellows during childhood, and, I believe, dear and valued friends to one another as we grew older. But as brother and sister often entertain a lively affection towards each other without desiring a more intimate union, may not such also be our case? Tell me, dearest Victor. Answer me, I conjure you by our mutual happiness, with simple truth—Do you not love another?
[...]
8 "Do not let this letter disturb you; do not answer tomorrow, or the next day, or even until you come, if it will give you pain. My uncle will send me news of your health, and if I see but one smile on your lips when we meet, occasioned by this or any other exertion of mine, I shall need no other happiness.
9 "Elizabeth Lavenza
10 "Geneva, May 18th, 17—"
11 This letter revived in my memory what I had before forgotten, the threat of the fiend—"I WILL BE WITH YOU ON YOUR WEDDING-NIGHT!" Such was my sentence, and on that night would the daemon employ every art to destroy me and tear me from the glimpse of happiness which promised partly to console my sufferings...
[...]
In Times of Peace
By John Agard
Available on CommonLit. Licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0.
That finger – index to be exact –
so used to a trigger's warmth
how will it begin to deal with skin
that threatens only to embrace?
5 Those feet, so at home in heavy boots
and stepping over bodies –
how will they cope with a bubble bath
when foam is all there is for ambush?
10 And what of hearts in times of peace?
Will war-worn hearts grow sluggish
Like Valentine roses wilting
without the adrenalin
of a bullet's bloodrush?
15 When the dust of peace has settled on a nation,
how will human arms handle the death of weapons?
And what of ears, are ears so tuned to sirens
that the closing of wings causes a tremor?
As for eyes, are eyes ready for the soft dance
of a butterfly's bootless invasion?
14.
What is one similarity between Frankenstein and In Times of Peace?
A.Both depict narrators who struggle with the emotional burden of their past actions.
B.Both emphasize the need for forgiveness as a way to overcome guilt.
C.Both present guilt as a force that is external rather than internal.
D.Both characters attempt to suppress their guilt by ignoring their past.
15.
In both excerpts from Frankenstein and In Times of Peace, how is guilt described?
A.As a temporary emotion that fades with time and understanding.
B.As a burden that can be shared with others for relief.
C.As a consequence of external punishment rather than internal suffering.
D.As a weight that shapes the narrator’s perception of the world.
16.
In both excerpts, how are the long-term effects of violence and trauma explored through the characters’ emotional responses? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.
17.
How do both excerpts depict the role of fear in shaping a character’s actions and mindset?
A.Both excerpts highlight how fear can create a sense of isolation.
B.In Frankenstein, fear manifests as a specific external threat that looms over Victor, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear is internalized, haunting the speaker’s conscience.
C.Fear in both excerpts is portrayed as a fleeting emotion that can be overcome with time and rational thought.
D.In Frankenstein, fear drives Victor to take action against his enemy, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear renders the speaker powerless and consumed by regret.
Chapter 22
Retrieved from © Savvas myPerspectives English II. Used with permission.
Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with creating life, but he abandons his monstrous creation in horror. The creature, rejected by society, seeks revenge, killing Victor’s brother and framing Justine. After learning language and emotions, the creature demands a companion, but Victor destroys it, fearing the consequences. Enraged, the creature murders Victor’s friend Henry. By Chapter 21, Victor is consumed by guilt and despair as his creation vows to destroy his life.
1 "I am not mad," I cried energetically; "the sun and the heavens, who have viewed my operations, can bear witness of my truth. I am the assassin of those most innocent victims; they died by my machinations. A thousand times would I have shed my own blood, drop by drop, to have saved their lives; but I could not, my father, indeed I could not sacrifice the whole human race."
2 The conclusion of this speech convinced my father that my ideas were deranged, and he instantly changed the subject of our conversation and endeavoured to alter the course of my thoughts. He wished as much as possible to obliterate the memory of the scenes that had taken place in Ireland and never alluded to them or suffered me to speak of my misfortunes.
3 As time passed away I became more calm; misery had her dwelling in my heart, but I no longer talked in the same incoherent manner of my own crimes; sufficient for me was the consciousness of them. By the utmost self-violence I curbed the imperious voice of wretchedness, which sometimes desired to declare itself to the whole world, and my manners were calmer and more composed than they had ever been since my journey to the sea of ice. A few days before we left Paris on our way to Switzerland, I received the following letter from Elizabeth:
4 "My dear Friend, "It gave me the greatest pleasure to receive a letter from my uncle dated at Paris; you are no longer at a formidable distance, and I may hope to see you in less than a fortnight...
[...]
6 "You well know, Victor, that our union had been the favourite plan of your parents ever since our infancy. We were told this when young, and taught to look forward to it as an event that would certainly take place. We were affectionate playfellows during childhood, and, I believe, dear and valued friends to one another as we grew older. But as brother and sister often entertain a lively affection towards each other without desiring a more intimate union, may not such also be our case? Tell me, dearest Victor. Answer me, I conjure you by our mutual happiness, with simple truth—Do you not love another?
[...]
8 "Do not let this letter disturb you; do not answer tomorrow, or the next day, or even until you come, if it will give you pain. My uncle will send me news of your health, and if I see but one smile on your lips when we meet, occasioned by this or any other exertion of mine, I shall need no other happiness.
9 "Elizabeth Lavenza
10 "Geneva, May 18th, 17—"
11 This letter revived in my memory what I had before forgotten, the threat of the fiend—"I WILL BE WITH YOU ON YOUR WEDDING-NIGHT!" Such was my sentence, and on that night would the daemon employ every art to destroy me and tear me from the glimpse of happiness which promised partly to console my sufferings...
[...]
In Times of Peace
By John Agard
Available on CommonLit. Licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0.
That finger – index to be exact –
so used to a trigger's warmth
how will it begin to deal with skin
that threatens only to embrace?
5 Those feet, so at home in heavy boots
and stepping over bodies –
how will they cope with a bubble bath
when foam is all there is for ambush?
10 And what of hearts in times of peace?
Will war-worn hearts grow sluggish
Like Valentine roses wilting
without the adrenalin
of a bullet's bloodrush?
15 When the dust of peace has settled on a nation,
how will human arms handle the death of weapons?
And what of ears, are ears so tuned to sirens
that the closing of wings causes a tremor?
As for eyes, are eyes ready for the soft dance
of a butterfly's bootless invasion?
14.
What is one similarity between Frankenstein and In Times of Peace?
A.Both depict narrators who struggle with the emotional burden of their past actions.
B.Both emphasize the need for forgiveness as a way to overcome guilt.
C.Both present guilt as a force that is external rather than internal.
D.Both characters attempt to suppress their guilt by ignoring their past.
15.
In both excerpts from Frankenstein and In Times of Peace, how is guilt described?
A.As a temporary emotion that fades with time and understanding.
B.As a burden that can be shared with others for relief.
C.As a consequence of external punishment rather than internal suffering.
D.As a weight that shapes the narrator’s perception of the world.
16.
In both excerpts, how are the long-term effects of violence and trauma explored through the characters’ emotional responses? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.
17.
How do both excerpts depict the role of fear in shaping a character’s actions and mindset?
A.Both excerpts highlight how fear can create a sense of isolation.
B.In Frankenstein, fear manifests as a specific external threat that looms over Victor, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear is internalized, haunting the speaker’s conscience.
C.Fear in both excerpts is portrayed as a fleeting emotion that can be overcome with time and rational thought.
D.In Frankenstein, fear drives Victor to take action against his enemy, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear renders the speaker powerless and consumed by regret.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the excerpts provided:
### 14. What is one similarity between Frankenstein and In Times of Peace?
**A. Both depict narrators who struggle with the emotional burden of their past actions.**
### 15. In both excerpts from Frankenstein and In Times of Peace, how is guilt described?
**D. As a weight that shapes the narrator’s perception of the world.**
### 16. In both excerpts, how are the long-term effects of violence and trauma explored through the characters’ emotional responses? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.
In **Frankenstein**, Victor Frankenstein experiences profound guilt and despair due to the consequences of his actions, namely the deaths caused by his creation. He reflects on his emotional turmoil, stating that "misery had her dwelling in my heart," indicating that his guilt has become a permanent part of his identity, shaping how he views himself and the world.
In **In Times of Peace**, the speaker questions how individuals handle peace after experiencing war, highlighting the long-lasting emotional toll. Lines such as "will war-worn hearts grow sluggish" suggest that the trauma of violence affects their ability to feel and interact with others. The imagery of "Valentine roses wilting" emphasizes how the emotional scars from violence can hinder one's experience of love and joy.
### 17. How do both excerpts depict the role of fear in shaping a character’s actions and mindset?
**B. In Frankenstein, fear manifests as a specific external threat that looms over Victor, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear is internalized, haunting the speaker’s conscience.**
In **Frankenstein**, Victor is haunted by the fear of his creation, particularly the threat implied in the creature's vow: "I WILL BE WITH YOU ON YOUR WEDDING-NIGHT!" This fear drives him towards inaction and paranoia, shaping his identity.
Conversely, in **In Times of Peace**, the speaker’s fear is more abstract, concerned with the transition from war to peace and the ability to cope with that change. The internalized fear manifests in questions about how one can adapt to a peaceful existence after experiencing violence, indicating a more pervasive psychological impact.
### 14. What is one similarity between Frankenstein and In Times of Peace?
**A. Both depict narrators who struggle with the emotional burden of their past actions.**
### 15. In both excerpts from Frankenstein and In Times of Peace, how is guilt described?
**D. As a weight that shapes the narrator’s perception of the world.**
### 16. In both excerpts, how are the long-term effects of violence and trauma explored through the characters’ emotional responses? Provide textual evidence to support your answer.
In **Frankenstein**, Victor Frankenstein experiences profound guilt and despair due to the consequences of his actions, namely the deaths caused by his creation. He reflects on his emotional turmoil, stating that "misery had her dwelling in my heart," indicating that his guilt has become a permanent part of his identity, shaping how he views himself and the world.
In **In Times of Peace**, the speaker questions how individuals handle peace after experiencing war, highlighting the long-lasting emotional toll. Lines such as "will war-worn hearts grow sluggish" suggest that the trauma of violence affects their ability to feel and interact with others. The imagery of "Valentine roses wilting" emphasizes how the emotional scars from violence can hinder one's experience of love and joy.
### 17. How do both excerpts depict the role of fear in shaping a character’s actions and mindset?
**B. In Frankenstein, fear manifests as a specific external threat that looms over Victor, whereas in In Times of Peace, fear is internalized, haunting the speaker’s conscience.**
In **Frankenstein**, Victor is haunted by the fear of his creation, particularly the threat implied in the creature's vow: "I WILL BE WITH YOU ON YOUR WEDDING-NIGHT!" This fear drives him towards inaction and paranoia, shaping his identity.
Conversely, in **In Times of Peace**, the speaker’s fear is more abstract, concerned with the transition from war to peace and the ability to cope with that change. The internalized fear manifests in questions about how one can adapt to a peaceful existence after experiencing violence, indicating a more pervasive psychological impact.