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Objective: Victor goes on a trip alone in hopes of alleviating the guilt and depression that has overcome him since William and Justine’s deaths. While on this trip, Victor is confronted by his creature. The objective of this lesson is to discuss theme.1. Why is Victor depressed? Victor is depressed because he just found out his brother died. Justine Morris was convicted of killing William. No one knew about the monster so Victor could not fess up to this.2. Why does he feel responsible for what happened to William and Justine? Victor feels responsible for William and Justine's death because they are both a result of Victor creating Frankenstein.3. Could Victor have prevented either death? Yes, he could have prevented both deaths by not creating the monster which would have prevented William from getting murdered. By confessing that he created the monster and that it wasn't Justine that killed his brother she would not have been executed.4. Why does Victor go on this trip? Victor goes on this trip to the valley of Chamounix to try to remember what life was like before he created Frankenstein. 5. How does he come into contact with his creature during the trip? Victor comes in contact with Frankenstein during the trip when he sees him through the woods and is somewhat surprised to see him because it all comes together that Frankenstein is the one that killed William.6. What is Victor’s first reaction to the creature? What does he do? Victor is surprised and shocked because he knows that the creature he created murdered his own brother.7. What should he have done differently? Victor should have owned up to his own-doing and maybe killed it before it got out of hand.8. In a detailed paragraph, that incorporates quotes from the novel, discuss the theme of guilt. Focus on Victor’s feelings of guilt, where they come from, and how he hopes to overcome them.The theme of guilt in this novel correlates throughout the entirety. Guilt means feeling at fault for doing something when there is a bad outcome. "I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer. Elizabeth read my anguish in my countenance, and kindly taking my hand, said, "My dearest friend, you must calm yourself. These events have affected me, God knows how deeply; but I am not so wretched as you are. There is an expression of despair, and sometimes of revenge, in your countenance that makes me tremble. Dear Victor, banish these dark passions. Remember the friends around you, who centre all their hopes in you. Have we lost the power of rendering you happy? Ah! While we love, while we are true to each other, here in this land of peace and beauty, your native country, we may reap every tranquil blessing--what can disturb our peace?" This quote is Victor expressing his guilt about Justine and his brother. 9. Define symbolism. Make a list of examples (at least three) of symbolism from the novel. For example, you could list Chamounix Valley as symbolizing good childhood memories for Victor.Symbolism is an indirect suggestion to express ideas, emotions, and states of mind. Three uses of symbolism are light, fire,and the Chamounix Valley. Light is a symbol because it expresses dark light, the secrets that go on in the novel. Fire is also a symbol because this story is Greek and they were punished for this. The Chamounix Valley is a symbol because this is where Victor had childhood memories with his parents. He does not have much of a relationship with his parents anymore because they think he is crazy.
10. Define guilt. Make a list of all the reasons why Victor might feel guilty for the deaths of William and Justine at this point in the novel. 
Guilt is the fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime. 
-creating a monster
-death of his brother
-feeling responsible for his brothers murder
-not telling anyone about creating the monster
-being selfish
-letting Justine get the downside of it by getting executed