Chapters 22-24

Write about a person who is governed more by intellectual decisions than by emotional decisions. What are the positive and negative consequences of relying more on your intellect than your emotions?

Focus Activity-Chapters 17-21

Why is it important to love and be loved? Think of three reasons why companionship or love is an important part of the human experience. Discuss, blend and adjust your lists with other students.

Extending Your Response-Chapters 11-16

Now that you have heard the creature's story, do you think he is justified in declaring an "ever-lasting war" against the human species and his creator? Choose ONE to respond to:

1. What have the creature's interactions with humans been like? What acts of revenge does the creature take? Are these acts justified? Is revenge ever justified? Before answering, consider the focus activity.

2. How has the creature grown intellectually and emotionally since his "birth"? How does he justify his actions?

3. Does the creature bear responsiblity for the suffering he causes, or is Frankenstein ultimately responsible?

Focus Activity-Chapters 11-16

Describe a situation in which a person might feel he or she has been repeatedlly rejected by others. What emotional response might the person have?

Chapters 1-10 Extending Your Response

Literature Groups-Choose ONE

1-What can you infer about Frankenstein's character from his close personal relationships? his scientific project? In your opinion, is he an appealing person?

2-Do you think that Frankenstein went too far in his quest for knowledge? Did he have a good motive for his project? Did he have adequate knowledge to begin his project? Did he consider possible consequences of his actions?

3-How is Frankenstein affected by what happens after he abandons the creature? Why does he call himself the "true murderer" of William?

Chapters 1-10 Focus Activity

Do you think person B has a responsiblity to person A in each situation?

1-A falls of B's roof while mending it.

2-B walks by A, who is homeless and begging on the street.

3-B lends A his car, which has faulty brakes, and A has an accident.

Letters 1-4

Think of ways in which people throughout the ages have explored the unknown. Name someone or a group of people. Identify some reasons why individuals devote themselves to a life of exploration and discovery. Does such devotion involve sacrifices?