About 457 miles lie between Geneva, Switzerland, and Ingolstadt, Germany. At a similar distance, about 442 miles from Bakersfield lies the town of Redding. Known for its lakes and rivers, Redding, California has an abundance of outdoor activities. The city also has the famous Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park. It seems like an exciting city to visit and explore. However, similarly to Victor Frankenstein, I would be nervous and worried about leaving home because I deeply care about my family. I would also have a feeling of apprehension and uncertainty when it comes to leaving home. While the city may offer exciting opportunities, the thought of leaving the people and places that I know and love would be overwhelming.

Works Cited

Shelley, M. (2003). Frankenstein, or, the Modern Prometheus. Penguin Books.

As a 17-year-old finishing high school and preparing to leave home for college, I can relate to the mixed emotions that Victor experiences. I feel excited about the new opportunities that college will bring. I look forward to meeting new people, exploring new places, and learning new things. However, I feel apprehensive about leaving the familiarity of my hometown and the people who have been a part of my life for so long. I worry about adapting to the different social norms and expectations of college life, and about my ability to succeed academically.

Victor's experiences in the early chapters of Frankenstein reflect the mixture of excitement and apprehension that many young people feel when they leave home for the first time. Like Victor, I feel eager to explore the new opportunities that college will bring and recognize the challenges and changes that come with leaving home.

Flipgrid Response:

After Caroline's death, Victor becomes increasingly obsessed with his scientific pursuits and begins to distance himself from his family and loved ones. He begins to question his mother's judgment and her wishes for him and Elizabeth to marry.

Victor believes that he knows better than his mother and that he has the right to make his own choices in life. He becomes consumed with his scientific experiments and sees them as more important than anything else, including his family and relationships.

Ultimately, Victor's decision to disregard his mother's wishes and judgment for him and Elizabeth leads to tragic consequences. His creation of the monster, and his subsequent abandonment of it, leads to the deaths of several people, including Elizabeth. In the end, Victor realizes the grave mistake he has made and regrets not listening to his mother's advice.