Freshmen - Week of Oct. 17th - 21st

For Monday Oct. 17^th, 2011

Read Chapter 1-3 pg. 183 - 214

Questions to consider:

-Show how Frankenstein begins to doubt the logic of his creation and its desire for a female creature.

-How is the relationship between Frankenstein and his father depicted here?

-What is the significance of the paragraph on pg.194 that begins– “But in Clerval I saw the image of my former self”?

-Discuss Victor’s emotional state as he constructs the new creature.

-How does nature seem to replicate emotion in these chapters?

For Tuesday Oct. 18^th, 2011

Read Chapter 3 –5 pg. 214-240

Questions to consider:

-Why does Frankenstein destroy the new creature?  Do you agree with his logic?

-How does the creature react?

-Describe the incident and trial relating to Mr. Kerwin.

-How does Shelley build suspense in these chapters?

For Wednesday Oct. 19^th, 2011 
Read Ch. 6 – the end

-What is the significance of Elizabeth’s death?  What happens to Victor’s father?

-Why does Victor leave Geneva?

-What does request does Victor ask of Walton?

-What is the significance of Victor’s speech to the ship’s crew?

-What is significant about the creature’s exit?

For Thursday Oct. 20^th, 2011

Trial Preparation

For Friday Oct. 21^st, 2011

-Read the story of Prometheus

-How is Frankenstein like Prometheus?