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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Chapter XIX · Chapter 16

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Chapter 16 “Cursed, cursed creator!

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Chapter 16
Cursed, cursed creator!
Why did I live?
Why, in that instant, did I
not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Chapter XIX · Chapter 16

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Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter 16
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Cursed, cursed creator!
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Why did I live?
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Why, in that instant, did I
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not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly
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16

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From this reading Chapter 16

Chapter

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creator

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Cursed

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did

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existence

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extinguish

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had

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I

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in

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instant

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live

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not

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of

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so

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spark

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that

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the

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wantonly

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which

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Why

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you

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 16?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter 16...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter 16
Narrator: deeply did I feel the spirit of revenge enkindled in my heart.