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Frankenstein, Chapter 17

He asks Victor to make him a female companion. Victor agrees.

Frankenstein opens with four letters from the explorer Robert Walton, then tells Victor's story in 24 chapters, then closes with Walton's last letters. Chapter 17 comes after Chapter 16 and before Chapter 18. The 2 key lines here come from the Creature.

This chapter in five words

Creaturedemandsafemalecompanion

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The quotes

2 big quotes in this chapter.

I am malicious because I am miserable.

Creature · Chapter 17 · revenge · isolation · prejudice

I am bad because I am unhappy. Make me happy and I will be good. His whole argument in six words.

You must create a female for me

Creature · Chapter 17 · isolation · creation

He asks for one companion. Then he will go away for ever.

← Before thisChapter 16: Creature kills William, frames JustineNext →Chapter 18: Victor travels to England, delaying
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