Frankenstein Chapter summaries

Preface and letters

In the preface, the author reveals that her primary intention in creating the work is “the exhibition of …

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Chapters 1-4

Victor Frankenstein is a Genevese who was born to a man of repute and wealth. His father had married his mother, …

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Chapters 5-8

The creature that Victor is fashioning is finally completed in November, the night that he completes the work, …

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Chapters 9-12

Frankenstein is deeply affected by the death of Justine Mortiz, and the loss of his brother. The guilt of their …

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Chapters 13-16

As Spring advanced, Felix, seemed to fall deeper into his melancholy until one day a lovely lady in a black …

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Chapters 17-20

The wretch asks that Victor create another monster with the same defects of another sex. More than request he …

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Chapters 21-24

The magistrate summons witnesses that had the previous night discovered a not yet cold body on the very spot …

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