1. Songs about Frankenstein
A deeper look at lyrics

2. All Along the Watchtower: Bob Dylan
1. What is the main idea/message of this song?
2. Dylan wrote this song as a response after reading Frankenstein. What does this song have to do with the book? (include a specific reference to the book OR lyrics)

3. The Siege and Investiture of Baron Von Frankenstein’s Castle at Weisseria: Blue Oyster Cult
3. How are the main ideas in this song different from the ideas in Dylan's song?
4. Why do you think the artists repeats “Carpe Diem!”?

4. Desperado: The Eagles
5. What thematic similarities does this song have with Frankenstein?
6. Which character from the book would you relate this song to and why?

5. Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Green Day
7. How is the main idea of this song different from Desperado?
8. What lesson can be taken from both this song and Frankenstein?

6. Musical Memoir
9. Pick one of the following characters whom you are interested in:
Victor Frankenstein
Elizabeth
Justine
The Monster
Henry Clerval
Robert Walton
10. Briefly describe the journey your selected character took throughout the book

7. Musical Memoir Cont… 11. Identify this character’s main motivation
12. Identify this character’s main struggle
13. Your job is to find a song which encompasses part or all of your selected characters journey, motivation, and/or struggle.
Print the lyrics for your selected song
You will turn in the lyrics with this paper
Annotate the lyrics THOROUGHLY with your thoughts and connections to your selected character
You are welcome to write your own lyrics rather than picking an existing song (explain connections separately from lyrics if you choose this option)