Reading Assignments--orange text
Directions: Read the chapter and answer the related question or questions in at least a paragraph(5-7 sentences). all answers are to be on loose-leaf or typed on typing paper.
Read "The Letters" pp 15-29
Who is Robert Walton? What is his goal? How is his goal related to the reasons that the strange guest has for telling his story to Robert?
Read Chapters 1-2 pp31-41
The narration now changes. Who is telling the story? What was his upbringing like? (childhood, education, family)
Read Chapters 3-4 pp42-55
What course of study does Frankenstein choose? Who and/or what influence his decision to study this particular subject?
Read Chapters 5-6 pp56-68
Why is Frankenstein suffering? How is his suffering both physical and mental? How do Clerval and Elizabeth help to ease his pain?
Read Chapters 7-8 pp69-85
How do William and Justine die? How and why is Frankenstein resposible?
Read Chapters 9-10 pp86-97
Why does Frankenstein's "monster" seek him out? How is the "monster" a paradox? How is it pathetic?
Read Chapters 11-12 pp98-110
How did the "monster" become educated? How does this seem to contradict the felings that Frankenstein has for the "monster"? Is the monster happy at the cottage? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 13-14 pp111-121
How did the cottagers become poor? Was this a just or injust punishment for them? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 15-16 pp122-137
Why does the "monster" want revenge on Frankenstein? How did he decide to get his revenge? Is he successful? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 17-18 pp138-150
Why does Frankenstein go to England? Why is he relieved, yet worried that Clerval will accompany him?
Read Chapters 19-20 pp151-166
Why does Frankenstein break his promise to the "monster"? Do you agree or disagree with his decision? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 21-22 pp167-184
How does the "monster" react to Frankenstein's broken promise? Is he justified in his fellings? Is he justified in his actions? Esplain your position on both.
Read Chapters 23-24 pp185-199
What is the "monster's" final revenge against Frankenstein? Why does he take this course of action? How are both of them now cursed?
Read "The Final Letters" pp199-211
What becomes of Frankenstein, his "monster," and Robert Walton? Do you think everything turned out for the best? Explain your position.
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