Exploring Frankenstein: Unraveling the Classic Novel

Exploring Frankenstein: Unraveling the Classic Novel

Learning Objective

Understand the themes, characters, and context of the novel Frankenstein.

What do you already know about the novel Frankenstein?

Introduction to Frankenstein

Written by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein explores themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of playing god.

Mary Shelley

Discuss the author's background, including her relationship with the Romantic poets and the circumstances under which she wrote the novel.

The Creature

Examine the character of the creature, exploring its complexity and the moral dilemmas it presents.

Victor Frankenstein

Delve into the character of Victor Frankenstein and his role in the narrative, highlighting his hubris and the consequences of his actions.

Themes in Frankenstein

Explore the themes of ambition, responsibility, and societal rejection in the novel.

Literary Analysis

Engage in a close reading of a selected passage from the novel, analyzing its language and symbolism.

Conclusion and Reflection

Reflect on the significance of Frankenstein and its enduring impact on literature and popular culture.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.