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Frankenstein “Now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream had vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart…” What do you know about the story of Frankenstein? Have you ever seen a Frankenstein movie? What style of writing do you expect? What do you know about Frankenstein? What do you think the quote above means in relation to the story? “Now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream had vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart…” What do you know about the story of Frankenstein? Have you ever seen a Frankenstein movie? What style of writing do you expect? What do you know about Frankenstein? What do you think the quote above means in relation to the story?

Frankenstein By Mary Shelley

Original name was… Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus FPrometheus: noun (Greek mythology) the Titan who stole fire from Olympus and gave it to mankind; Zeus punished him by chaining him to a rock where an eagle gnawed at his liver until Hercules rescued him

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley What can you tell me about her from your readings from yesterday?

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley FFirst published Frankenstein in March 1818 FAnonymous, but powerful debut (first and most remembered/recognized novel) FOnly 19 years old when she began writing FFirst published Frankenstein in March 1818 FAnonymous, but powerful debut (first and most remembered/recognized novel) FOnly 19 years old when she began writing

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley FHusband: poet Percy Bysshe Shelley FVisiting Lord Byron at Lake Geneva, Switzerland (setting) FByron challenged his guests to write a ghost story… FFireplace…imaginations…stormy weather = Frankenstein FHusband: poet Percy Bysshe Shelley FVisiting Lord Byron at Lake Geneva, Switzerland (setting) FByron challenged his guests to write a ghost story… FFireplace…imaginations…stormy weather = Frankenstein

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley FShe imagined the “hideous phantasm of a man” who became the confused yet deeply sensitive creature in Frankenstein. FMovies oversimplify the complexity of the intellectual and emotional responses of Victor Frankenstein & his creature…(don’t miss out !) FShe imagined the “hideous phantasm of a man” who became the confused yet deeply sensitive creature in Frankenstein. FMovies oversimplify the complexity of the intellectual and emotional responses of Victor Frankenstein & his creature…(don’t miss out !)

Romanticism FShelley was inspired by Romantic authors and wrote during the Romantic period FEssentially a response to social norms, expectations and growing trends of the period (Industrialization) FWhat did you learn about Romanticism in your readings from yesterday? FShelley was inspired by Romantic authors and wrote during the Romantic period FEssentially a response to social norms, expectations and growing trends of the period (Industrialization) FWhat did you learn about Romanticism in your readings from yesterday?

Qualities of Romanticism FPower of the individual-movement away from institutions FSpirituality, mysticism, the fantastic- “making the ordinary, extraordinary” FMarriage of science/reason and emotion FSupport of progressive causes- lit. as didactic/educational FResponse to industrialization- return to nature away from technology FPower of the individual-movement away from institutions FSpirituality, mysticism, the fantastic- “making the ordinary, extraordinary” FMarriage of science/reason and emotion FSupport of progressive causes- lit. as didactic/educational FResponse to industrialization- return to nature away from technology

Audiences of the time… FCritics… combination of praise and disdain FReaders… fascinated and a bit horrified by the macabre aspects of the novel FMacabre: shockingly repellent; inspiring horror. Syn: ghastly, grisly, gruesome, sick FCritics… combination of praise and disdain FReaders… fascinated and a bit horrified by the macabre aspects of the novel FMacabre: shockingly repellent; inspiring horror. Syn: ghastly, grisly, gruesome, sick

Audiences now… FMacabre has transformed into the possible as we approach the 21st century. How? FWhat are the ethical implications of Fgenetic engineering? Fmore recently, the cloning of livestock? FMacabre has transformed into the possible as we approach the 21st century. How? FWhat are the ethical implications of Fgenetic engineering? Fmore recently, the cloning of livestock?

Audiences now… FNovel resonates philosophical and moral ramifications through the themes of: FNurture vs. nature FGood vs. evil FAmbition vs. social responsibility FAlienation & loneliness FJustice vs. injustice FAppearances vs. reality FScinece vs. nature FForbidden knowledge FNovel resonates philosophical and moral ramifications through the themes of: FNurture vs. nature FGood vs. evil FAmbition vs. social responsibility FAlienation & loneliness FJustice vs. injustice FAppearances vs. reality FScinece vs. nature FForbidden knowledge

Frankenstein is divided into four parts FIntroduction by Mary Shelley FVolume 1: F Opening letters and F Victor’s Story, Part 1 (8 chapters) FVolume 2: F The Monster’s Story (9 chapters) FVolume 3: FVictory’s Story, Part 2 (7 chapters) FIntroduction by Mary Shelley FVolume 1: F Opening letters and F Victor’s Story, Part 1 (8 chapters) FVolume 2: F The Monster’s Story (9 chapters) FVolume 3: FVictory’s Story, Part 2 (7 chapters)

Characters FBe able to identify and understand relationships of the following characters: FRobert Walton, The Creature, Victor Frankenstein, Alphonse Frankenstein, Beaufort, Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, Elizabeth Lavenza, Henry Clerval, Ernest Frankenstein, William Frankenstein, Justine Moritz, M. Krempe, M. Waldman, Felix De Lacey, Agatha De Lacey, M. De Lacey, Safis, Safie’s father, Mr. Kirwin, Daniel Nugent, Nurse, Magistrate FBe able to identify and understand relationships of the following characters: FRobert Walton, The Creature, Victor Frankenstein, Alphonse Frankenstein, Beaufort, Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, Elizabeth Lavenza, Henry Clerval, Ernest Frankenstein, William Frankenstein, Justine Moritz, M. Krempe, M. Waldman, Felix De Lacey, Agatha De Lacey, M. De Lacey, Safis, Safie’s father, Mr. Kirwin, Daniel Nugent, Nurse, Magistrate

Homework FRead Mary Shelley’s Introduction and Letters pages 5-32 FAnswer all reading questions in your packet FThe questions ARE NOT extra credit for this novel!!! FRead Mary Shelley’s Introduction and Letters pages 5-32 FAnswer all reading questions in your packet FThe questions ARE NOT extra credit for this novel!!!