Final Thoughts

What did you think about the story?  What did you learn?  Did you enjoy it?  Why or why not??  PS.  don't respond to this if you spark-noted it.  We really don't care what YOU have to say.  Thanks.

Final Thoughts

Choose a theme or motif from the story and discuss its significance. 

Final Thoughts

Select a passage from the story that you really like and share on the blog.  You may share a few thoughts, but not too much so others can respond as well.  I will post some of my faves as well.  PS.  make sure to cite your passage properly please.

Final Thoughts

Define the word:  Monster.  Why does Shelley refer to Victor's creation as "creature" or "creation"? Who is responsible for naming him "monster"?  What do you think that means?  Who, in your assessment is the real "monster"?  Defend your answer.

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

What is Victor's motivation to find and destroy his creature?  What lessons (if any) has he learned?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

Discuss the IRONY in Victor's statement to the magistrate: "Man, how ignorant art thou in thy pride of wisdom!"

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

What role does Elizabeth play?  Does her death alter or perpetuate that role?  In what way?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

Discuss the role of Elizabeth in the story.  What is Shelley's purpose in creating such a character?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

After the death of his friend, Clerval, Victor becomes ill.  In agony he wonders, "Why did I not die?"  What would your answer be?  Is there a reason for his continuous agony?  If so, what is it? 

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

After watching the destruction of his female companion, the creature makes an eloquent defense and vows Victor will "repent of the injuries [he] inflicts."  Is the creature justified in his feelings?  Why or why not?  What is Shelley's purpose in illustrating this defense?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

Why does Victor decide to discontinue his efforts to create a "bride" the creature?  What does this reveal about Victor's state of mind?  Is this a wise decision on his part? 

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

Describe the creature's argument to Victor for the creation of a bride.  Is this a reasonable argument?  Why?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

What gives the creature pleasure?  What does he value?  Of what does his education consist?  How do all of these illustrate his humanity?  Or do they?

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

Is the creature's demand for a female companion a valid request?  Examine the pros and cons of Victor's compliance.  Consider evidence provided by both Victor and the creature.

Frankenstein Ch 16-24

What is the motivation behind the creature's vow of "eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind?"  How does this conflict with his feelings toward the DeLacy family?

Frankenstein Ch 9-15

How does the change in narration to the creature's point of view affect the reading of the novel?  How do you feel toward the creature?  Toward Victor?  How do you account for these views?

Frankenstein Ch 9-15

"The desert mountains and dreary glaciers are my refuge.  I have wandered here many days, the caves of ice, which I only do not fear, are a dwelling to me, and the only one which man does not grudge...If the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction...I am miserable, and they shall share in my wretchedness" (Shelley 89-90). 

What is happening here?  How would you describe Shelley's tone?  (Again, another reference to nature--what is the author suggesting about the power of nature?)

Frankenstein Ch 9-15

What is Victor's reaction toward the Valley of Chamounix?  How is this a departure from his previous views of nature?  What commentary might Shelley be making here?

Frankenstein Ch 9-15

Consider the Romantics view of the following:
Man, Nature, God and Society
If you don't know these views, do some investigating.  How do you see these views presented in the novel?  What patterns are clearly beginning to emerge?

Frankenstein Ch 9-15

How does Victor's guilt affect his health?  What is Shelley's purpose in this recurring plot device?

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

What are some Gothic elements you've notice in the novel thus far?  How do you think they contribute to the story?

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

(Ch 4)  Explain the following quote and the implications about Victor's character that it reveals:

"Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier the man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than nature will allow"  (Shelley 47).  in my book.

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

What is the Philosopher's Stone?  Explain Victor's fascination with the "stone."  Do you think this fascination is an admirable one?  Why?  Why not?

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

What does Victor's statement that "the world was to me a secret which I desired to divine" demonstrate about his character?

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

When reading the letters from Walton, we actually learn quite a lot about the whole story...do you think Walton is a reliable narrator?  Why?  Why not?

Frankenstein Ch. 1-8

Hey you guys, here are some questions I thought were interesting.


 1.  The subtitle of Frankenstein is "The Modern Prometheus."  Who is Prometheus?  What happened to him?  How might this relate to the novel?