Frankenstein


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A thorough handout on Frankenstein created by Mrs. Shupert:

Mr. Blue's Teaching Notes:

Study Questions:**
 * Who is at fault for the events in the book?


 * What responsibility do human being bear for their creations? This might be for children, but it also can be for things like cars, computers, clothes, etc.


 * Are the events of the book predetermined or could they have possibly taken a different direction based upon various characters' choices?


 * There are at least 4 stories in this book: Frankenstein's, the monster's, the DeLacys', and Walton's. Evaluate their similarities and/or differences.


 * Is Shelley commenting on God's abandonment of his creation through Frankenstein's abandonment of the monster? Do you see God as a Frankenstein-like creator or as something different?


 * What role does friendship play in the novel? Think of Walton's desire for a friend, the monster's lack of companions, and Frankenstein's isolation from his friends as starting points?


 * What is Shelley saying about scientific progress and human beings' desire to make new discoveries through this novel? Why can't human beings just be content with the lives they are born into?


 * Evaluate why Frankenstein didn't just tell someone about his creation and get some help in destroying it.


 * What do you think would've happened if Frankenstein had created a female monster?


 * What impact do the 3 different narrators have on the story? Why do you think Shelley chose to tell the story this way?