Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Victor Frankenstein

Also known as: I, Victor, the narrator, my companion, myself, Frankenstein +14 más, my, dear Frankenstein, M. Frankenstein, dear Victor, my dearest Cousin, dearest Victor, my dearest Victor, my friend, my son, your early much-loved friend, your kinsman, your son, creator, me ver menos

Distraught scientist and creator of the monster; a grieving man who has lost his brother and is tormented by guilt and horror over his creation. Roams the mountains for consolation, ascends Montanvert alone, confronts the creature with fury, debates him, and finally consents to listen to his story in the hut.

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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Elizabeth Lavenza

Also known as: Elizabeth, cousin, my more than sister, the beautiful and adored companion, the sweet orphan, Lizaveta +19 más, her favourite, my love, my sweet Elizabeth, my cousin, dearest Cousin, my own Elizabeth, dearest niece, my Elizabeth, my dear cousin, my niece, poor Elizabeth, your cousin, dear lady, dearest Elizabeth, my beloved and only friend, sweet lady, her, she, whom I fondly prized ver menos

Sad and despondent young woman who was close to Victor in childhood; she loved William and Justine and is deeply affected by their deaths, viewing the world as full of monsters. Expresses her grief and sense of injustice over Justine's execution; comforts Victor when she sees his anguish and urges him to banish dark passions.

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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Henry Clerval

Also known as: Clerval, Henry, his son, my fellow student, my dear Clerval, my friend +3 más, dear kind Henry, excellent friend, my dear friend ver menos

Victor's close friend and fellow student at Ingolstadt, sympathetic and consoling. Reads the letter, offers sympathy to Victor, accompanies him to order horses for the journey home, and speaks kindly of the dead William.

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Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

Alphonse Frankenstein

Also known as: my father, my parents, the narrator's father, your father, Your affectionate and afflicted father, papa +2 más, he, father ver menos

A loving, morally upright father who has lost one son and is distressed by Victor's changed behavior and grief. He attempts to console Victor with advice about duty to the living. Observes Victor's despair and offers philosophical arguments to inspire fortitude and reduce excessive sorrow.

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Chapters 2, 4, 8, 1, 3, 7, 9, 5

Robert Walton

Also known as: he, my enemy, the being I had created, the demoniacal corpse, the dreaded spectre, the miserable monster +33 más, the monster, the wretch, my own spirit let loose from the grave, my own vampire, the being, the devil, the filthy dæmon, the living monument of presumption and rash ignorance, the murderer, dæmon, my unhallowed arts' creation, the devil himself, Devil, fallen angel, fiend, monster, my creature, odious companion, the figure of a man, the work of your hands, thy creature, vile insect, wretch, I, poor helpless miserable wretch, poor wretch, the narrator, foolish wretch, gentle ass, miserable deformity, my, unhappy wretch, the creature (implied narrator) ver menos

The intelligent and sensitive being who has been secretly observing and learning from the De Lacey family while living in their hovel. Inexperienced but deeply moved by their story; has learned to read and write. Relates the entire history of the De Lacey family to the listener; obtains and plans to share copies of Safie's letters.

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Chapters 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Justine Moritz

Also known as: Justine, poor Justine, poor girl, good Justine, poor, poor sufferer +5 más, poor victim, saintly sufferer, the accused, unhappy victim, she ver menos

Deceased young woman who was executed for William's murder but was innocent; she had been a beloved servant in the Frankenstein household. Referenced repeatedly as the innocent victim whose death intensifies Victor's remorse and Elizabeth's sorrow.

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Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9

William Frankenstein

Also known as: little William, little darling William, William, dear lovely child, my little William, my sweet boy +8 más, my youngest darling, our darling and our pride, poor William, dearest blessed child, my brother, the murdered child, the son of her benefactor, your brother ver menos

Deceased young brother of Victor, murdered by the monster. Mentioned as a victim whose death contributes to the family's mourning and Victor's guilt.

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Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9

The monster

Also known as: destroyer, fiend, he, him, my creation, wretch

The creature Victor brought to life, who murdered William and framed Justine. Victor views him with intense hatred and fear of future crimes. Not physically present but constantly in Victor's thoughts as the source of his terror and desire for revenge.

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Chapter 9

Agatha

Also known as: children, gentle Agatha, girl, her, sister, the ever-gentle Agatha +2 más, gentle sister, his sister ver menos

De Lacey's virtuous and gentle daughter who once ranked among ladies of high distinction in Paris. She shares in the family's exile and poverty. Is imprisoned with her father after Felix's actions are discovered; lives with the family in the German cottage.

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Chapters 12, 13, 14

Felix

Also known as: brother, children, excellent Felix, his, son, young man +5 más, youth, his son, deliverer, the youth, youthful lovers ver menos

De Lacey's son, a noble and idealistic young man who was once in his country's service. Passionate, virtuous, and deeply in love with Safie; becomes miserable after his family's ruin. Swears to free the imprisoned Turk after witnessing his unjust trial; helps the family escape to Italy; returns to Paris to surrender himself and free his father and sister; learns of the Turk's betrayal.

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Chapters 12, 13, 14

Safie

Also known as: his sweet Arabian, the Arabian, the charming Arabian, the lady, the lovely stranger, the stranger +7 más, daughter, her, her lover, lovely girl, the captive, the lovely Safie, young girl ver menos

Beautiful daughter of the Turkish merchant and a Christian Arab mother. Independent, educated, and idealistic; rejects harem life and embraces Christian values of freedom and intellect. Expresses gratitude to Felix; exchanges letters and affection with him; defies her father and travels to Germany to reunite with Felix after learning of his exile.

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Chapters 13, 14

De Lacey

Also known as: father, his father, the old man, blind and aged father

Kindly old French patriarch from a respected family who once lived in affluence in Paris. He is now blind, impoverished, and living in exile in a German cottage with his children. Listens silently as his son Felix tells the family history to the creature; is imprisoned with Agatha after Felix's plot is discovered.

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Chapters 13, 14

Caroline Frankenstein

Also known as: Caroline Beaufort, my mother, the narrator's mother, her preserver, she, this best of women +1 más, your mother ver menos

Victor's deceased mother, whose miniature portrait is missing from William and later found on Justine. Appears only in a painting over the mantelpiece depicting her in despair by her father's coffin; her portrait is the item that tempted the murderer and led to Justine's accusation.

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Chapters 1, 3, 7

Beaufort

Also known as: his friend, the merchant

Proud former merchant and close friend of Alphonse Frankenstein who falls into poverty and hides in Lucerne with his daughter; he dies after months of illness. Falls into poverty, conceals himself in Lucerne, dies in his daughter's arms leaving her orphaned.

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Chapter 1

Cornelius Agrippa

Also known as: Agrippa

An author of occult and alchemical works whose volume Victor discovers by chance. His book sparks Victor's enthusiasm for alchemy and natural secrets; later dismissed by Victor's father and eventually overshadowed by modern science.

Victor Frankenstein inspiration and early influence

Chapter 2

Paracelsus

An alchemical author studied by Victor alongside Agrippa. Mentioned as one of the "wild fancies" writers whose works Victor devours in secret.

Victor Frankenstein studied author

Chapter 2

Albertus Magnus

An alchemical and philosophical author whose works Victor studies with delight. Mentioned as one of Victor's early inspirations in the search for the philosopher's stone and elixir of life.

Victor Frankenstein studied author

Chapter 2

Man of great research

Also known as: man of great research in natural philosophy

An unnamed learned guest present during the thunderstorm at Belrive. Explains the theory of electricity and galvanism after the oak tree is destroyed, causing Victor to abandon his alchemical studies.

Victor Frankenstein temporary teacher and influencer

Chapter 2

M. Krempe

Also known as: professor of natural philosophy, that little conceited fellow, Professor Krempe, professor, the fellow

Blunt and harsh professor at the university known for his direct manner and self-praise. Gives loud, enthusiastic praise of Victor's achievements which causes Victor pain, then turns the conversation to his own youthful modesty.

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Chapters 3, 4, 6

M. Waldman

Also known as: a fellow professor, the professor, this professor, Professor Waldman, professor

Kind and warm professor at the University of Ingolstadt who previously encouraged Victor's scientific studies. Praises Victor's past progress in the sciences during their meeting, then shifts topics upon noticing Victor's discomfort.

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Chapters 3, 4, 6

Victor's mother

Also known as: dead mother, my dead mother

Victor's deceased mother. Appears only as a corpse in Victor's nightmare, with grave-worms in her shroud.

Victor Frankenstein son

Chapter 5

The porter

Unnamed gatekeeper at the courtyard where Victor takes refuge. Opens the gates in the morning, allowing Victor to leave the courtyard and enter the streets.

Chapter 5

Ernest Frankenstein

Also known as: Ernest, his elder brother, our Ernest, my brother

Victor's younger brother who was with William before the murder. Enters the library to welcome Victor home, weeps over the family's losses, and explains the circumstances of Justine's accusation.

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Chapters 6, 7

Madame Moritz

Also known as: her mother, the poor woman, the woman

Widow and mother of Justine; initially harsh toward her daughter but later repentant before dying. Her troubled life, treatment of Justine, and death are recounted in the letter.

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Chapter 6

Louis Manoir

Also known as: your favourite schoolfellow

Victor's former schoolfellow in Geneva who has faced misfortunes but is now recovering. Mentioned in Elizabeth's letter as about to marry an older French widow.

Elizabeth Lavenza news provider to Victor

Chapter 6

Madame Tavernier

Also known as: a lively pretty Frenchwoman

Widow and admired socialite in Geneva who is older than Louis Manoir. Reported in the letter as soon to marry Louis Manoir.

Louis Manoir prospective husband

Chapter 6

The Confessor

Also known as: my confessor

Religious figure who pressures Justine in prison. Threatens Justine with excommunication and hellfire until she makes a false confession.

Justine person he pressures to confess

Chapter 8

Old Man

Also known as: aged cottager, silver-haired man, blind father, father, venerable blind father, venerable companion

Blind elderly patriarch of the cottage family; kind, contemplative, and encouraging toward his children. Plays his instrument, receives care from his children, walks with his son, encourages his children to overcome melancholy, and is unknowingly aided by the creature.

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Chapters 11, 12

The young girl

Also known as: amiable companion, daughter, fair creature, girl, young creature, young woman

A gentle, patient, and sad young woman with fair plaited hair who performs household chores and cares for her father and brother. She is kind, graceful, and emotionally expressive. Carries a pail of milk, works in the cottage and garden, weeps while listening to music, kneels at her father's feet, and prepares meals with her brother.

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Chapter 11

The young man

Also known as: companion, son, youth

A slight, graceful, and deeply despondent young man who performs manual labor and helps his family. His features show symmetry but his eyes and attitude convey sadness. Takes the milk pail from his sister, carries wood, works in the garden, reads aloud in the evening, and assists his father while walking.

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Chapter 11

The Turk

Also known as: Muhammadan, Turkish merchant, father of Safie, her father, his deliverer, the captive +2 más, the merchant, the unfortunate Muhammadan ver menos

Treacherous Turkish merchant who lived in Paris; imprisoned and sentenced to death on dubious charges. Cunning and ungrateful; uses Felix's love for his daughter to secure escape but later betrays the family. Is rescued from prison by Felix; promises Safie to Felix but secretly plans to take her away; flees Italy with her upon learning of Felix's ruin; sends insulting money to Felix.

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Her mother

Also known as: Christian Arab, this lady

Mother of Safie; a Christian Arab who was enslaved by Turks but married Safie's father due to her beauty. She instilled values of freedom, intellect, and independence in her daughter before dying. Only mentioned through Safie's recounted memories; taught Safie Christian tenets and to aspire to higher ideals.

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