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    Letters + Chapters 1-4 (If SAT Edition: Letters + Ch. 1-3) : Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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    This document provides reading and discussion questions for Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein divided into three sections. The first section covers letters and chapters 1-4 and asks about evidence of Romanticism in Robert Walton's letters, Victor Frankenstein's character as revealed in his choice of Henry Clerval as a friend, and how women are portrayed. The second section covers chapters 5-8 and asks about Victor's reaction to his creation, his physical and mental state after his illness, and his thoughts on revealing his secret. The third section covers Volume II chapters 1-9 and asks about the creature's account of his experiences, what qualities he finds attractive in the cottagers, and the conclusions he draws about human values and morals

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    Letters + Chapters 1-4 (If SAT Edition: Letters + Ch. 1-3) : Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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    Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

    Answer the following questions, using textual references and short quotations to support
    your responses.

    Letters + Chapters 1-4 (If SAT edition: Letters + Ch. 1-3)

    Due Thur 9/16—1-2 pg typed

    1. The Romantic Era (1798-1832) featured a reaction to the Age of Reason.


    Romantics yearned for adventure, sought contact with nature, desired
    independence and solitude, and emphasized passion over reason. What
    evidence exists of Romanticism in Robert Walton’s letters?
    2. What qualities of Victor Frankenstein are revealed throughout the narrative, and
    in his choice of a friend—Henry Clerval?
    3. How are women—Caroline Beaufort and Elizabeth Lavenza—portrayed so far in
    the story?

    Chapters 5-8 (If SAT edition: Ch. 4-7)

    Due Date—Check Moodle—1-2 pg typed

    1. What is VF’s reaction to his creation? Why do you think he reacts in this way?
    2. Describe VF’s physical and mental state after his illness.
    3. What are VF’s thoughts about revealing his secret? Do you agree with his
    decision?

    Volume II, Ch 1-9

    Due Date—Check Moodle—1-2 pg typed

    1. Describe the creature’s account of his experiences after his creation. In what
    ways are his experiences similar to those of a newborn child? How are they
    different?
    2. What qualities does the creature find most attractive about the cottagers? What
    does this tell you about him?
    3. What conclusions does the creature come to about the values and morals of
    humankind, based on his observations and readings? Do you agree with his
    conclusions?

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