Chapter 20

Victor tears the female apart. The creature swears to be with him on his wedding night. Victor dumps the parts at sea and lands in Ireland.

This chapter in five words

Victordestroyshercreaturethreatens

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The quotes

6 big quotes in this chapter.

Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful.

Creature · Chapter 20 · revenge

Victor destroys the half-made female. The creature has nothing to lose now. That makes him dangerous.

I will be with you on your wedding-night.

Creature · Chapter 20 · revenge · family

The threat. Victor thinks it means his own death. It means Elizabeth's.

You are my creator, but I am your master; obey!

Creature · Chapter 20 · creation · revenge

The roles flip. The made thing gives the orders.

Man," I cried, "how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!

Creature · Chapter 20 · knowledge · ambition

You think you are wise. You know nothing. The creature to his maker.

Slave, I before reasoned with you, but you have proved yourself unworthy of my condescension.

Creature · Chapter 20 · revenge

He tried talking. Victor broke the deal. Now the creature calls him slave.

You have destroyed the work which you began

Creature · Chapter 20 · responsibility · revenge

Victor tore up the female. The creature's last hope is gone.