Frankenweenie Character Gallery

By Carey Bryson, About.com Guide

Sparky is Victor's dog in the Tim Burton movie Frankenweenie. When Sparky dies unexpectedly, Victor can't accept life without his best friends. He uses his scientific knowledge to bring Sparky back from the dead.

Sparky parallels Frankenstein's monster from the story of Frankenstein. He has the same bolts in his neck, and his skin is sewn and mended just like the monster's. Like Frankenstein, Sparky also has a beautiful love interest with head of striking hair...