... friend that Victor had in school. When Victor gets older, he reads many books and performs many unsuccessful experiments. The idea of summoning ghosts and devils fascinates Victor. At the age of fifteen, he witnesses a bolt of lightening striking a tree. This inspires him to the study of natural phenomenon instead of natural philosophy. Victor's parents wish he would study at Ingolstadt, however; Elizabeth falls ... ill with scarlet fever before he leaves. Caroline, their mother, nurses Elizabeth back to health, but falls ill herself and dies. This leaves Elizabeth the duty to take care...

• Word Count: 2191
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School