Frankenstein - Study Guide

Through Mary Shelley's suspenseful and horrifying tale, students will learn:

Author Biography: Learn more about Mary Shelley.

Background Information: Early 1800s history of science, discoveries, literary movements, and politics.

Before-You-Read Activities: Faust, poem, mapping, research, Bible study.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: In context, dictionary, characterization, framing, setting, mood, allusion, parallel character, foreshadowing, adjectives, Gothic novel, romantic novel, tone, irony, verisimilitude, compare/contrast, metaphor, narrator, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, climax, paradox, contrivance, theme.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Motivation, hubris/pride, friendship, death, guilt/sin, human goodness, responsibility for our actions, revenge, man's nature, purpose, responsibility, God and His creation, ambition, moral framework.

Activities and Writing Assignments: Naturalism, discussions, multiple essays, drama scene, research.

Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

Features and Benefits of the study guide

Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!