Question

hisdenglish iiteks: 6a, 4ffebruary 9, 2026name: _______________________ date: ________learner/securinglo: swbat make inferences and analyze the development of theme through characterization and plot.directions: read pages 130-131 (\i swear...\ to end of volume 2) of frankenstein: vol. 2 chapter 9 and answer the questions below to complete the character decision map on your lsae document or digital platform.victors decisionsthe creatures decisionsstep 1how does victor first respond to the creatures request?at first, victor _ because he believes _what emotion motivates the creatures request at the beginning of the chapter?step 2what emotions conflict within victor as he listens to the creature?what does the creature ask victor to do for him?the creature asks victor to _ so that he can ___© houston isd curriculum design 2025-2026

Explanation:

These answers are based on the events of Frankenstein Volume 2, Chapter 9:

1. For Victor's first response: Victor reacts with revulsion and refusal, driven by his deep disgust and fear of the creature he made.
2. For the Creature's motivating emotion: The creature is motivated by profound loneliness and longing for companionship at the start of the chapter.
3. For Victor's conflicting emotions: Victor feels a mix of loathing/horror toward the creature, and guilt/responsibility for the suffering he caused by creating him.
4. For the Creature's request: The creature asks Victor to create a female companion so that he can have a loving, equal partner and no longer be isolated in the world.

Answer:

Step 1

Victor's Decisions: At first, Victor refuses because he believes the creature is a dangerous, abhorrent being.
The Creature's Decisions: Loneliness and longing for connection motivates the Creature's request at the beginning of the chapter.

Step 2

Victor's Decisions: Loathing/horror and guilt/responsibility conflict within Victor as he listens to the Creature?
The Creature's Decisions: The Creature asks Victor to create a female companion so that he can have a loving, equal partner and escape his isolation.