Literature Frankenstein

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Get out Frankenstein
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Frankenstein
Frankenstein

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Lesson Goals
By the end of this lesson you ...

- Know the background information of the story of Frankenstein
- Have a global idea of what the book Frankenstein is about



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What do you already know?
Frankenstein

Slide 4 - Mind map

Agree or disagree? 
1. Human beings are innately good. 
2. Parents are obligated to love their children.
3. Evil in human nature ultimately originates from rejection. 
4. There is a limit to what human beings should try to know or understand about the universe.
5. Exploration and advances in science and technology can only lead to progress for mankind and the environment. 

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Slide 6 - Video

Who was the author of the book Frankenstein?
A
Mary Sharley
B
Mary Shelley
C
Mary Harsey
D
Mary Densley

Slide 7 - Quiz

True or False "The name Frankenstein refers to the monster in the story."
A
True
B
False

Slide 8 - Quiz

The story of Frankenstein was written in what year?
A
1618
B
1718
C
1818
D
1918

Slide 9 - Quiz

The monster in Frankenstein was created out of body parts from dead people."
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quiz

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To whom does Robert Walton write his letters?
A
to his mother
B
to his sister
C
to his best friend
D
to his girlfriend

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What is Walton's goal?
A
have a fun journey
B
uncover a mystery
C
discover something
D
help out a friend

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Letter I
In the first letter, Robert Walton tells his sister of the preparations leading up to his departure and of the desire burning in him to accomplish “some great purpose”—discovering a northern passage to the Pacific, revealing the source of the Earth’s magnetism, or simply setting foot on undiscovered territory.

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What does Walton complain about in his second letter?
A
he is bored
B
he is lonely
C
he is stupid
D
he is ill

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Letter II
In the second letter, Walton bemoans his lack of friends. He feels lonely and isolated, too sophisticated to find comfort in his shipmates and too uneducated to find a sensitive soul with whom to share his dreams. He shows himself a Romantic, with his “love for the marvellous, a belief in the marvellous,” which pushes him along the perilous, lonely pathway he has chosen.

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Letter III
Walton tells his sister that his ship has set sail and that he has full confidence that he will achieve his aim.

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Who takes over the narrative at the start of chapter 1?
A
Margaret Saville
B
the stranger on the ship
C
the monster
D
the ship's captain

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recap

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To whom does Robert Walton write his letters?
A
to his mother
B
to his sister
C
to his best friend
D
to his girlfriend

Slide 22 - Quiz

Who takes over the narrative at the start of chapter 1?
A
Margaret Saville
B
the stranger on the ship
C
the monster
D
the ship's captain

Slide 23 - Quiz

Who is Frankenstein's childhood friend?
A
Robert Watson
B
Henry Clerval
C
Alphonse
D
Beaufort

Slide 24 - Quiz

How does dr. Frankenstein first witness the power of nature?
A
he almost drowns
B
a fire destroys his house
C
he gets stuck in a hurricane
D
he sees lightning hit a tree

Slide 25 - Quiz

Slide 26 - Video

Things to remember
- Dr. Frankenstein credits his parents for the way they take responsibility for the life (himself) they created.

- Frankenstein has been interested in the natural world for a long time, "updating" his beliefs as he learns more and more.


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recap

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To whom does Robert Walton write his letters?
A
to his mother
B
to his sister
C
to his best friend
D
to his girlfriend

Slide 29 - Quiz

Where did Victor Frankenstein go at the start of chapter 3?
A
university
B
on a journey with his friend
C
to see his grandparents
D
a new job

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What does Victor Frankenstein start to be fascinated by?
A
alchemy
B
geography
C
creation of life
D
science behind love

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What is Victor's reaction to his success?
A
extreme happiness
B
horror
C
disappointment
D
showing everyone

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Discussion
How are Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein similar?

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Discussion
How is Victor different from his parents?

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To whom does Robert Walton write his letters?
A
to his mother
B
to his sister
C
to his best friend
D
to his girlfriend

Slide 35 - Quiz

Who is Victor Frankenstein to Robert Walton?
A
they are the same person
B
an old friend
C
a passenger on his ship
D
Robert is Victor's son

Slide 36 - Quiz

Who is Frankenstein's childhood friend?
A
Robert Watson
B
Henry Clerval
C
Alphonse
D
Beaufort

Slide 37 - Quiz

What is Victor's reaction to his success?
A
extreme happiness
B
horror
C
disappointment
D
showing everyone

Slide 38 - Quiz

What does Victor decide to do in chapter 6?
A
return home
B
take on additional studies
C
kill his creation
D
go on vacation

Slide 39 - Quiz

Who is murdered in chapter 7?
A
Victor Frankenstein
B
Victor's younger brother
C
Victor's father
D
Henry Clerval

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Who is convicted for this murder?
A
Victor Frankenstein
B
Elizabeth
C
Victor's father
D
Justine

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Who actually murdered William?
A
Victor Frankenstein
B
Justine did it
C
Frankenstein's monster
D
it was a suicide

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Lesson Goals
By the end of this lesson you ...

- Know the background information of the stories of the 3 books
- Have a global idea of what the books are about 



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Discussion
What do you think of Victor Frankenstein's decisions in these chapters?

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Discussion
Do you think Victor Frankstein and Robert Walton are reliable narrators?

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Things to remember
- the story says they are  "uplifting their spirits with the beauties of nature." 

- Victor lets a woman he considers family die rather than owning up to his mistakes.

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recap story so far

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Who is Victor Frankenstein to Robert Walton?
A
they are the same person
B
an old friend
C
a passenger on his ship
D
Robert is Victor's son

Slide 48 - Quiz

What makes Victor feel slightly better after Justine's death?
A
being in nature
B
talking to his father
C
helping out Justine's parents
D
going back to university

Slide 49 - Quiz

Who does Victor see in the mountains?
A
Henry
B
his creature
C
Elizabeth
D
his father

Slide 50 - Quiz

What is Victor's reaction to seeing his monster?
A
he is very happy
B
he is very confused
C
he runs away
D
he threatens him

Slide 51 - Quiz

What is weird about the monster?
A
it is still alive
B
it speaks very intelligently and fluently
C
it is dying
D
its appeaarance has changed

Slide 52 - Quiz

Who takes over the narrative at the end of chapter 2 (or 10)?
A
Robert Walton
B
Victor Frankenstein
C
Frankenstein's monster
D
Robert's sister

Slide 53 - Quiz