- Victor Frankenstein is born in Geneva, Switzerland, to a wealthy family.
- Victor becomes obsessed with the idea of creating life from nonliving matter.
- Victor creates a monster from body parts he collects from graveyards.
Rising Action
- The monster comes to life and flees from Victor.
- The monster murders Victor's younger brother, William.
- Victor vows to track down and destroy the monster.
Climax
- Victor and the monster meet on the ice of the Arctic Ocean.
- The monster tells Victor his story and begs for mercy.
- Victor refuses to show mercy and attacks the monster.
Falling Action
- The monster escapes from Victor and disappears into the Arctic wilderness.
- Victor becomes ill and dies on his ship.
Resolution
- Victor's friend, Robert Walton, finds Victor's body and reads his journal.
- Walton learns about Victor's obsession with creating life and the terrible consequences that resulted from it.
- Walton decides to abandon his own quest for glory and return to England.