1. Frankenstein Research Paper

2. Essay Topics
Discuss the role of ethics in scientific experimentation. Use examples from Frankenstein as well as two scholarly sources to support your claims.
Why was Frankenstein written? Discuss the most significant factors that contributed to its creation. Use examples from Frankenstein as well as two scholarly sources to support your claims.
Trace one of the themes you developed throughout the novel. How does Frankenstein contribute to our understanding of your chosen theme? Use examples from Frankenstein as well as two scholarly sources to support your claims.
Research the ideas of Locke and Rousseau and their impact on Mary Shelley. Is it fair to classify the monster as a blank slate, and if so, what is Shelley’s greater purpose in characterizing him thus? Incorporate textual evidence from the novel as well as scholarly sources.
You may develop your own topic, but I must first approve it.
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3. Due Dates Thesis Statement: Shown or emailed to me on Thursday, 12/1
Final Paper: pages due Wednesday (12/7) by 11:59 pm at turnitin.com
Times New Roman, 12 font, written in MLA format
Must incorporate at least two scholarly sources, as well as citations from Frankenstein
You will have multiple days in the computer lab or LMC to work on this