Chapter 18
9 argumentative units
- 01Victor's Lingering Melancholy and Delay
Victor procrastinates on his promise to the creature, his health improves, but his father notices his persistent sadness.
- 02A Father's Concern Over Marriage
Victor's father suggests his unhappiness stems from reluctance to marry Elizabeth, a union he has long hoped for.
- 03The Horror of an Immediate Union
Victor's father suggests an immediate wedding, but Victor is horrified, realizing he must first fulfill his promise to the creature.
- 04A Plan to Visit England
Victor decides he must travel to England to complete his work and successfully convinces his father to approve the journey.
- 05Arrangements for the Journey
Clerval is arranged to be Victor's companion, and Victor anticipates marrying Elizabeth upon his return as a reward for his toil.
- 06A Fearful and Gloomy Departure
Victor departs in a state of agitation, fearing for his family's safety and ignoring the scenery in his gloom.
- 07Clerval's Joy and Victor's Gloom
Victor and Clerval travel down the Rhine, where Clerval's joyful appreciation of the scenery contrasts with Victor's deep despondency.
- 08Clerval's Ode to the Rhine
Clerval eloquently praises the beauty of the Rhine, finding its charm superior even to the majestic landscapes of Switzerland.
- 09Eulogy for Clerval and Arrival in England
Victor eulogizes his lost friend before concluding his travelogue with their arrival on the shores of England.