Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create life -- and the monster that became his legacy. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: • A concise introduction that gives readers important background... read more

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Cast of Characters/Important People

Victor Frankenstein: The main character, who narrates the majority of the story. He creates the famous 'Frankenstein's Monster', only to be revolted by his own creation.
The Monster: The wretched creation of Victor Frankenstein; abandoned at the very beginnings of life, he is left to suffer a world horrified and repulsed by him.
R. Walton: Has embarked on a journey to the North Pole, and discovers Frankenstein in the barren landscape; it is him to whom Victor tells his story.
Elizabeth Lavenza: Victor's adoptive sister and love interest.
Henry Clerval: Victor's best friend and most treasured and trusted companion.

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Memorable Quotes

“Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world.”
“But I am a blasted tree; the bolt has entered my soul; and I felt then that I should survive to exhibit what I shall soon cease to be--a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitiable to others and intolerable to myself.”