Two sides to every story… The Monster’s reflection on the death of William
Frame Narrative Remember the structure of the frame for this novel? As we move into the story of the Monster, how are we as readers impacted? How does Mary Shelley change her writing style for each narrator? Robert Walton’s Letters to M. Saville Victor Frankenstein’s tale The monster’s story
Determining Differences Number off 1-3 = Walton = Frankenstein = the creature In your group, for your assigned narrator, answer the following questions: Describe the narrator. How does Mary Shelley create this persona? Find 3 examples of textual support to prove your answers to questions 1 and 2.
Share your findings Robert Walton Victor Frankenstein Why did Mary Shelley choose to implement this outside frame? What is the impact on the reader? Victor Frankenstein Do we have sympathy for Victor? Why or why not? The creation/monster How has our perception of the creature been altered since we’ve been allowed into his perspective?
*Create a 12-sentence paragraph arguing a persuasive stance: For Tomorrow Who is the true victim of the novel – Victor or the monster? *Create a 12-sentence paragraph arguing a persuasive stance: Who is the true victim of the novel – Victor or the monster?