Frankenstein: S.A.R.s Short Answer Responses If possible, please type answers TIMES NEW ROMAN DOUBLE SPACED FONT SIZE = 12’

Frankenstein SAR #1 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: How is the theme of loneliness/isolation evident in Walton’s second letter? Support your answer with evidence from the text. 2-3 examples. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. In the third letter Walton writes, “What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?” Use words Walton writes in the third letter to help explain what this means from his perspective.

Frankenstein SAR # 2 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: Why might the poem The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner important to Walton? How is the stranger similar to the ancient mariner? (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. How does Walton respond to the stranger? Cite a quote from text to explain this. Why does Walton respond they way he does?

Frankenstein SAR # 3 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: Walton has a thirst for knowledge, as the stranger once did. What details suggest that both are willing to make sacrifices in the search for knowledge? What is unusual about this? (Support your answer with evidence from the text). 2. What are Frankenstein’s motivations for pursuing science and what does he study? Why is science so important to him? (Support your answer with evidence from the text).

Review of Structure Review of Structure 3-4 sentences Answer, evidence (weave/blend), connection/wrap-up Your response should be efficient, yet effective. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY! (DO NOT USE) Loneliness is evident in Walton’s second letter by him talking about needing a friend. Walton writes, “I bitterly feel the want of a friend. I have no one near me, “ while explaining how he is feeling about his current situation. Walton’s desperate need for a friend in a time of isolation leads to his further growing loneliness.

Grading the SARs +1 Effective answer (answers question directly) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +1 Effective text- (enough text to support above answer) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +1 Effective connection- (ties answer and text together; wrap up) +1 Effective writing (error free) +1 Overall complete, insightful response- (all parts of response work together; typed) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAR score = 5

IF YOU DECIDE TO TYPE ANSWERS If possible, please type answers TIMES NEW ROMAN (Style) DOUBLE SPACED (Spacing) FONT SIZE = 12’ (Size of lettering)

Frankenstein SAR # 4 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: What does the relationship between Elizabeth and Frankenstein tell you about Frankenstein’s values? Do Frankenstein’s values fit with the elements of the Romantic Period? y/n explain. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. In chapter three, what happens to Elizabeth? How does this contribute to the Romantic Period theme of the appearance of life? Cite page number(s) in answer.

Frankenstein SAR # 5 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: 1. The creature is lonely because he has no connection to mankind. Is this true Y/N? Cite at least 2 examples to prove your answer. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. Victor isolates himself because of his guilt. Is this true Y/N? Cite at least 2 examples of how Victor does/does not do this.

Frankenstein SAR # 6 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: One element of the Romantic period is emphasis on emotion and intuition. Pick any main character in the novel and explain how this is true. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. As Victor proceeds with his creation he realizes that there may be consequences that result. Are they positive or negative? Cite at least 2 examples of negative consequences that occur as a result of Victor’s creation of the creature.

Frankenstein SAR # 7 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: 1. Define Duty and Responsibility in your own words. Find evidence in the book of the following theme; Duty vs. Responsibility. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. Define the theme “Social Prejudice” in your own words. Find evidence in the book of the following theme; Social Prejudice.

Frankenstein SAR # 8 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: Characterization 1. Provide a character analysis of Victor by describing him in your own words AND according to Mary Shelley. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. Provide a character analysis of the Creature by describing him in your own words AND according to Mary Shelley.

Frankenstein SAR # 9 Structure: answer directly, cite meaningful evidence, connect answer and text in an insightful wrap-up. CHOOSE ONE: 1. Some people would say that Science is better than nature. Do you agree with this statement? Y/N and why/why not? Cite an example from the book to support your answer. (Support your answers with evidence from the text). 2. Some would say that some secrets are worth hiding. Is this true? Why or why not? Use an example from the story to support your position of yes (true) or no (not true).