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Prometheus was punished by Zeus because he stole fire from the Gods and gave it to mankind. He was chained up and each day a eagle came and ate his liver, then it would grow back and happen over and over again. He was eternally tortured. He created mankind out of clay with the best intentions. What do you think she had in mind by using this subtitle?
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1700’s St. Petersburg London, England Sailing to the North Pole Scotland France Switzerland
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Victor Frankenstein: Scientist who created the creature Robert Walton: Sailor, explorer. Margaret Saville: Sister of Robert Walton Elizabeth Lavenza: Adopted sister of Victor’s. William Godwin Henry Clerval The Creature Alphonse Frankenstein William Frankenstein Ernest Frankenstein Justine Mortiz Felix Agatha Safie
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18 th and 19 th century movement. A depiction of emotion and imagination. The beauties of nature. The settings are exotic and in remote locations. A hero or heroine who rebels against the social norms. An intense interest in nature and it’s beauty. An interest in the irrational realms of dreams, superstitions, legends, and ghosts. Emotional Intense language and characters.
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Characteristics: The love of nature: Example: “…I feel a cold northern breeze play upon my cheeks which braces my nerves, and fills me with delight” (9). Belief in the power of the individual: Example: “I am practically industrious – painstaking; - a workman to execute with perseverance and labour…” (15). Desire to explore the unknown: Example: “When shall I return?...If I succeed, many months, perhaps years, will pass before you and I may meet. If I fail, you will see me soon, or never” (11).
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Focus on mystery, horror, and supernatural. Remote settings, mysterious events. Struggle between good Vs. evil. The fear of the dark side of human nature.
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Friendship Rejection/Alienation and Loneliness Forbidden Knowledge Nature Vs. Nurture Duty and Responsibility Ambition/pride
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