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M. Krempe

A blunt natural philosophy professor who dismisses Victor's early studies.

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Also known as Mr. Krempe, M. Krempe

First appearance: chapter iii

M. Krempe's tie to The Creature is one of the pressures that moves Frankenstein—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

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With The Creature (professional): M. Krempe is a dismissive professor of natural philosophy who has no direct interaction with the Creature. With The Creature (professional): M. Krempe is a dismissive professor of…

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See M. Krempe in chapter iii

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TCThe CreatureHCHenry ClervalMWM. WaldmanVFVictor Franken…MKM. Krempe

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See M. Krempe in chapter iii