Chapter 17
9 argumentative units
- 01The Creature's Demand and Frankenstein's Refusal
The creature demands a female companion as his right, but Frankenstein, filled with rage, flatly refuses to create another such being.
- 02The Rationale for Malice
The creature argues that his malice stems from his misery and isolation, threatening to destroy Frankenstein if he is denied companionship.
- 03A Reasonable and Moderate Plea
Calming himself, the creature makes a reasoned plea for a companion as hideous as himself, promising their lives will be harmless.
- 04A Promise of Peaceful Exile
Seeing Frankenstein is moved, the creature promises that he and his companion will retreat to the wilds of South America forever.
- 05A Sworn Promise of Exile
Frankenstein voices his doubt that the creature will remain in exile, prompting the creature to swear a solemn oath to depart.
- 06Compassion Versus Revulsion
Frankenstein struggles with revulsion and compassion, questioning the creature's sincerity, who argues that a companion will cure his vices.
- 07The Fateful Agreement
After weighing the arguments, Frankenstein agrees to create a companion, and the creature swears an oath to leave humanity forever.
- 08The Creature's Departure and Frankenstein's Despair
The creature departs swiftly, and Frankenstein, his heart heavy, descends the mountain alone in the dark, weeping in agony.
- 09A Haggard Return to Geneva
After a miserable night, Frankenstein returns to Geneva, his haggard appearance alarming his family as he resolves to begin his task.