Some literature is found, and helps form some thoughts, considerations, and resolutions within the creature.

EPISODE WARNING: There are some racial terms used that are no longer considered appropriate. They were considered correct in the 1800s. There are also some racially and religiously insensitive concepts expressed, as well as some assessments that are no longer accurate, if they ever were.

We learn more about the creature, and his internal thoughts and processes, as well as learning about the lives and histories of the cottagers. 

A new occupant is introduced, and their story told.

More of the creature's tale. Who are his neighbors, and how does he see them?

The creature's first days and months, and his introduction to the world and humanity.

Frankenstein continues his vacation, and meets a surprise.

Victor grieves, and then goes on a grief-driven journey in an attempt to make himself feel better, but is still grief-stricken.

What will be the fate of poor, accused Justine? Will Frankenstein and his irresponsibility claim another victim?

The return of the prodigal son. But what did he see en route?

Denial and avoidance seem to be the themes here. Out of sight and out of mind, eh Vic? 

I want to point the use of some terms that are no longer considered correct for regular use. You will likely know them when you hear them. Please understand that, at the time, they were not considered at all derogatory, and Shelley simply used them as the most correct word choice at the time. That should be apparent within context, as there was nothing being insulted when they were used, but I just wanted to make it known that certain terms have only become insulting relatively recently, and were not so when Shelley wrote them.

It's Aalllliiiivvveee.

The poem in this chapter is credited via footnote to Coleridge's "Ancient Mariner."

Like one who, on a lonely road,/

Doth walk in fear and dread,/

And, having once turned round, walks on,/

And turns no more his head;/

Because he knows a frightful fiend/

Doth close behind him tread.