Frankenstein

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

1. Who is the protagonist of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein? Who is the antagonist? Why? Explain. (RL.11-12.3)

2. Frankenstein belongs to the genre of “gothic literature.” Gothic literature is known for its “spookiness.” A more formal definition would be, “a genre of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance.” What elements of Frankenstein make it an example of “gothic literature”? (RL.11-12.2)

3. The three major forms of conflict in literature are “Man vs. Man,” “Man vs. Himself,” and “Man vs. Nature.” Describe how each one of these conflicts is represented in Frankenstein. (RL.11-12.3)

4. Through what devices is the story in Frankenstein told? Who are the narrators? What point of view would this qualify as? Why? Are the narrators reliable narrators? Explain. (RL.11-12.1)

5. Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something—usually a lot of things—that the characters don't. (RL.11-12.1)