Chapter Six of Frankenstein: A Tragic Turn of Events

TLDRVictor receives a letter about his brother's murder and returns home to find the city gates closed. He sees the monster he created, suspects him of the murder, and keeps his identity a secret. The murder shatters Victor's false sense of security and propels the plot forward.

Key insights

💔Victor's happy mood is short-lived as he receives news of his brother's murder.

😨Victor sees the monster he created for the first time in two years.

🤐Victor keeps the monster's identity a secret, even though he suspects him of the murder.

⚡️The lightning that reveals the monster at the murder scene reminds Victor of his interest in electricity and its connection to bringing the creature to life.

The storm reflects Victor's grief and parallels the ominous future ahead.

Q&A

Who does Victor suspect of the murder?

Victor suspects that the monster he created is the one who murdered his brother.

Why does Victor keep the monster's identity a secret?

Victor keeps the monster's identity a secret because revealing it would also expose his creation of the monster.

What does the lightning reveal at the murder scene?

The lightning reveals that the figure present is definitely the monster.

How does the storm parallel Victor's grief?

The storm represents and amplifies Victor's grief over the deaths of his loved ones.

What does Victor's return to Geneva signify?

Victor's return to Geneva signifies a turning point in the plot and the unraveling of his secrets.

Timestamped Summary

00:00[Music]

00:09Chapter six of Frankenstein begins with Victor receiving a letter about his brother's murder.

00:23Victor sees the monster he created for the first time in two years.

01:00The next morning, Victor goes home and learns about the missing locket and the trial of Justine.

01:31Two years have passed since Victor created the monster.

01:44William's murder shatters Victor's false sense of security.

01:55Victor sees the monster at the murder scene near his home.

02:04The lightning confirms that the figure is the monster.