Frankenstein
1797-1816
-Walton sets out on his voyage to the North Pole.
In a letter to his sister, he says that his crew members have recently discovered a man at sea.
The man, Victor Frankenstein, offers to tell Walton his story
1816-1818
Frankensteins's Early Life
He has a prefect childhood, and is guided by a "silken cord
His parents adopt a beautiful orphaned girl, Elizabeth Lavenza
Just before his 17th birthday. His mother dies of scarlet fever
He eventually departs for Ingolstadt University and dives into "natural philosophy" with passion
The monster is created
Victor has visions of creating a new and noble race
He creates, then abandons the monster
He later receives word that William has been murdered. He sees the monster lingering at the site of the murder, but fears no one will believe him
Justine Moritz is convicted and executed, and Victor is consumed by guilt
1818-1851
Wedding Night
Victors returns to Geneva and marries Elizabeth
The monster keeps his word, and on the wedding night he murders Elizabeth
Victor's father dies of grief shortly after.
Victor decides to dedicate his life solely to seeking revenge on the monster.
He follows the monster to the artic, but becomes trapped on the ice until he is rescued by Walton's crew.
The Ending
Returns to Walton's narrative
Walton's final letter tells of Victor's death, and the discovery of the monster grieving
He accuses the monster of having no remorse, but the monster claims it has sufferd more than anyone.
With Victor dead, the monster has its revenge, and plans to end its own life.