Question

For victor and his father, what purpose would a quick marriage to elizabeth serve? discuss the impact on elizabeth. what role does she continue to play? does her death alter or perpetuate that role?

Answer 1

1. I believe the correct answer is: Quick marriage to Elizabeth would serve as a consolation and approval of Victor and his father’s relationship.

 

The quick marriage to Elizabeth would mend Victor’s relationship with his father and bring the two of them together again. Victor says, “Elizabeth alone had the power to draw me from these fits; her gentle voice would soothe me when transported by passion, and inspire me with human feelings when sunk in torpor” (Frankenstein, 235).

 

2. I believe the correct answer is: this quick marriage had both bad and good impact on Elizabeth.

 

This instant decision of their marriage after a long time was making Elizabeth doubt her relationship with Victor, which gravely hurt his feelings. Elizabeth was convinced that he had another love in his life and was prepared to let him go. But, no matter how happy she was for their marriage, the unknown danger which she could sense made her nervous and anxious.

 

3. I believe the correct answer is: Elizabeth continues to play the role of a healer of the family.

The role Elizabeth has always played throughout the novel was the role of the healer of the family. Her sole existence was what kept them together and served to mend Victor’s relationship with his father, Alphonse. Her role as a healer is the reason why her death has a great impact on them.

 

4. I believe the correct answer is: Yes.

 

Elizabeth’s death has definitely perpetuated her role in a novel. Her life was the sole thing bringing them together and after she is killed, Alphonse dies from pain of losing her. Victor devotes his life to murder and loses all his hope for life, just like his creation wanted.