Frankenstein

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/frankenstein

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Frankenstein?Mary Shelley was 20 years old when the novel was first published
2. What is the original publication year?1818
3. What is the primary setting?Various locations including Geneva, Ingolstadt, the Arctic, and Scotland
4. What is Frankenstein's monster made of?He is a giant made of spare parts that Victor Frankenstein puts together.
5. Why did the monster feel sad and angry?He wanted friends and to be accepted, but people were scared of his scary look, so he felt lonely and angry.

Galvanism: The scientific theory that electricity could reanimate dead organic matter, popular in the early 19th century.
Existentialism: A philosophical approach emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, often dealing with themes of dread and meaninglessness.
Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
Tabula Rasa: Latin for 'blank slate,' referring to the idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content; all knowledge comes from experience or perception.