{"id":387,"date":"2017-03-08T16:01:10","date_gmt":"2017-03-08T16:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/?p=387"},"modified":"2024-09-23T16:25:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:25:39","slug":"chapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 2 \u2014 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley \u2014 Audiobook"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Frankenstein-WP-Banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-305 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Frankenstein-WP-Banner.jpg\" width=\"740\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Frankenstein-WP-Banner.jpg 740w, http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Frankenstein-WP-Banner-300x122.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/a><em>Frankenstein \u2014 Chapter 2<\/em><\/h1>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"02 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley \u2014 Audiobook \u2014 Chapter 2   read by Rob Goll\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vDjoEzyQGZw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In Chapter 2, Victor reflects on his childhood and the early influences that shaped his character. He describes his close friendship with Henry Clerval and the contrasting interests that defined their personalities. The chapter also introduces the first sparks of Victor\u2019s obsession with uncovering the secrets of nature and the human condition.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"660\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.931%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-chapter-1-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-486 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/previous-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"previous chapter\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.9655%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-484 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/home-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.931%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-3-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-485 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/next-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"next chapter\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Spoiler Warning:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The following analysis reveals important plot details for first-time listeners.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this chapter, Victor delves deeper into his youth and the formation of his philosophical worldview. We learn more about Elizabeth\u2019s role in Victor\u2019s life, her calm disposition, and how her love of poetry and the beauty of nature contrasted sharply with Victor\u2019s growing scientific curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>Victor\u2019s early fascination with the natural world begins to develop. While Elizabeth finds joy in the \"books in running brooks, sermons in stones,\" Victor's mind turns toward \"the secrets of heaven and earth,\" hinting at his growing desire to unlock the mysteries of existence. His burgeoning interest in the metaphysical and natural philosophy sets the foundation for his future experiments.<\/p>\n<p>We are also introduced to Henry Clerval, Victor\u2019s closest childhood friend, who is described as full of \"enterprise, hardship, and even danger for its own sake.\" Clerval\u2019s focus on the moral relations of things contrasts with Victor\u2019s more scientific and ambitious pursuits. Their friendship is built on this complementary dynamic, yet as we will see in later chapters, it is also one of the tragic relationships in Victor\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"23a0a7d2-d1d0-4960-867f-db16c3f3b108\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\"Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\"The world was to me a secret which I desired to divine.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\"While my companion contemplated with a serious and satisfied spirit the magnificent appearances of things, I delighted in investigating their causes.\"<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>What did you find most striking in Victor\u2019s reflections on his early life? Do you have a favourite quote or moment from this chapter? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Let\u2019s discuss how the different influences in Victor\u2019s youth set the stage for his later tragic decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss Chapter 3, where Victor begins his formal education and faces life-changing events that will forever alter his course.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\" width=\"660\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 32.931%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-chapter-1-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-486 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/previous-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"previous chapter\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.9655%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-484 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/home-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.931%;\" width=\"220\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-3-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley-audiobook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-485 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/next-frankenstein.jpg\" alt=\"next chapter\" width=\"200\" height=\"93\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ssb_list_wrapper\"><li class=\"fb2\" style=\"width:135px\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robgoll.com%2Fcontent%2Faudio-recordings%2Fchapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley%2F&amp;layout=button_count&amp;action=like&amp;show_faces=false&amp;share=true&amp;width=135&amp;height=21&amp;appId=307091639398582\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden;  width:150px; height:21px;\" allowTransparency=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/li><li class=\"twtr\" style=\"width:90px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-url=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=\/^http:\/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+':\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs');<\/script><\/li><li class=\"gplus\" style=\"width:68px\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley\/\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ssb_linkedin\" style=\"width:64px\"><script src=\"\/\/platform.linkedin.com\/in.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">lang: en_US<\/script><script type=\"IN\/Share\" data-url=\"http:\/\/www.robgoll.com\/content\/audio-recordings\/chapter-2-frankenstein-by-mary-shelley\/\" data-counter=\"right\"><\/script><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frankenstein \u2014 Chapter 2 In Chapter 2, Victor reflects on his childhood and the early influences that shaped his character. 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