Call Me Watkins

Justine is on trial for the murder of William. However it is Victor who is being judged.

Frankenstein learns the terrible news his baby brother has been murdered.

Victor recovers from his illness. He hears news from home via Elizabeth.Victor and Henry embark on a two week walking tour.

Victor Frankenstein creates his creature. But does his dream match reality?

Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret to creating life. He must make make a creature to reanimate.

Following the death of his mother Frankenstein leaves for College. He is inspired by a professor and commits to finding a new way to create life.

Victor provides an overview of his childhood and introduces the key scientific concepts that will influence his life.

Victor Frankenstein finally begins his story. He focused on his parents and his childhood. This episode provides a summary of this chapter and an analysis.

This episode begins my close analysis of the text, starting with Volume 1, the four letters Walton writes to his sister. These letters often confuse readers as they seem unrelated at first glance to the story of Frankenstein and the daemon. However, they have a purpose. Listen to find out more.

This episode seeks to provide background information on the life of Mary Shelley, until the time she wrote 'Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus'. It covers biographical information as well as the historical context of the novel.