Reading Assignments--Brown Text
Directions: Read the assigned pages and answer the related question or series of questions i at least a paragraph (5-7 sentencs) on looseleaf 8 1/2" X 11" or typing paper.
Read "The Letters" pp1-18
Who is Robert Walton? What is his goal? How is this goal related to the reasons the strange guest has for telling ober his story?
Read Chapters 1-2 pp19-31
The narration has changed. Who is telingthe story? What was his upbringing like? (childhood, family, education, etc)
Read Chapters 3-4 pp32-47
What course of study does Franknstein choose? Who an or what influence his decision to sudy this particular subject?
Read Chapter 5-6 pp32-47
Why is Frankenstein suffering? How is his suffering both physical and mental? How do Clerval and Elizabeth help to eas his pain?
Read Chapters 7-8 pp64-84
How do William and Justine die? How and Why is Frankenstein responsible for these two deaths?
Read Chapters 9-10 pp85-98
Whay does Frankentein's "monster" seek him out? How is the "monster" a paradox? How is i pathetic?
Read Chapters 11-12 pp99-114
How did the "monster" become educated?How does this contradict thefelings tha Frankenstein has towards the "monster"?Is the monster happy a the cottage? Explain you positon.
Read Chapters 13-14 pp115-127
How did the cottagers become poor? Was this a just or unjust punishment for them? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 15-16 pp123-146
Why does the "monster" want revenge on Frankenstein? How did he decide to get his revenge? Was he successful? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 17-18 pp147-161
Why does Frankenstein go to England? Why is he both relieved and worried that Clerval will accompany him?
Read Chapters 19-20 pp162-179
Why does Frankenstein break his promise to the "monster"? Do you agree or disgree wih his decision? Explain your position.
Read Chapters 21-22 pp180-201
How does the "monster" react to Frankenstein's broken promise? Is he justifed in his feelings? Is he justified in his actions? Explain your positions.
Read Chapters 23-24 pp202-218
What is the "monster's" final revenge against Frankenstein? Why does he take this course of action? How are both of them now cursed?
The "Final Letters" pp218-233
What becomes of Frankenstein, his "monster," and Robert Walton? Do you think everything worked out for the best? Explain our position.
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