All students, regardless of where you are or what you're doing, you must read Frankenstein chapters 7-15 and complete the theme worksheet for Monday, Mar. 24 (if you weren't in class on Friday, then refer to the form below for the theme worksheet). We most likely will have a quiz over chapters 7-15 on Monday.
spring break homework
Over Spring Break please read Frankenstein chapters 7–15 and complete the following assignment. All of the following themes are present in Frankenstein:
1. Promethean ambition/the dangers of unrelenting pursuit of knowledge
2. the destructive power of revenge
3. observance of and/or disregard for traditional familial relationships and structures
4. society’s rejection of the “other” and its consequences
5. Victor and his monster as Byronic heroes
6. the “noble savage,” the corruptive power of society and civilization, and the roles of nature
and nurture in human development
Choose one of these themes. Over the break you will trace the development of your theme through chapters 1–15. As you trace your theme, take note of two instances in particular that you feel contribute most to the development of this theme. Below, provide a quote from each instance and commentary to accompany these quotes; please discuss how these quotes relate to the theme and reveal Mary Shelley’s conclusion regarding the theme.
theme: ______________________________________________________
quote 1: ________________________________________________________________________
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commentary:
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quote 2:
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commentary:
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Practical Writing
Remember, your interview is due the Tuesday (Mar. 25) after you get back from Spring Break. Be prepared to turn in a list of the questions you asked your interviewee as well as the answers provided by the interviewee, of course. Stay alive over Spring Break!
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