Frankenstein Unit – 3 weeks
Frankenstein, Aeschylus “Myth of Prometheus,” “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” and “Paradise Lost” – 4 weeks
How does Shelley use structure to enhance the tragedy of her characters?
Students will demonstrate an understanding of frame narrative, Character types: round, flat, static, dynamic, Literary allusion, syntax, Symbol, Epistolary, Romantic Movement, Gothic Literature, Theme, Motif, Feminist and Historical literary theory
Students will explore and evaluate authorial choices and style (structure, figurative language, setting, characterization, and syntax) in comparing the texts of Frankenstein, “Myth of Prometheus,” “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” and “Paradise Lost.”
Students will participate in group discussions comparing and analyzing the text from a historical and feminist literary theory, keep a reader’s journal, and write an essay analyzing authorial choices using the writing process and revision after teacher feedback.
What are the consequences when the wishes of God or nature are defied? Which fate is worse—to die or to live and suffer?
Lit Terms to Know:
Frame narrative
Character types: round, flat, static, dynamic
Literary allusion
Symbol
Epistolary
Romantic Movement
Gothic Literature
Catalyst
Tabula Rasa
Frankenstein Unit
Day 1:
Peer Edit College Essay 2
Revise and rewrite essay 2
HW: Post on E-Portfolio
Read “Myth of Prometheus”
Prometheus Myth – http://www.prometheas.org/
http://dept.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/
Day 2:
“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” – analyze for theme, figurative language
HW: Download and annotate Frankenstein powerpoint
Day 3:
Library Check out Frankenstein and get reading scheduleStudy questions for Mary Shelley f13
Frankenstein Historical Research
Historical Research on Frankenstein
Day 4:
Laptops Frankenstein Historical Research – finish for HW
Day 5:
Present Historical Research
Day 6:
Reading Frankenstein
Day 7:
Frankenstein practice quiz
Discussion circles – preface to ch 12
Questions 1-10
Day 8:
Reading Frankenstein
Day 9:
Frankenstein practice quiz
Day 10:
Reading Frankenstein
Day 11:
Frankenstein practice quiz
Discussion circles –
ch 13-ch 24
questions 11-17
Day 12:
Group Discussion – ending of novel
Day 13:
Frankenstein Essay
Supplemental Readings:
Prometheus Myth – http://www.prometheas.org/mythology.html
http://dept.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths_16.html
Rime of the Ancient Mariner: RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
Unit Notes and Background: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Historical Research: Historical Research on Frankenstein
Reading Questions: Study questions for Mary Shelley f13
E-text of Frankenstein:
Annotated E-text of Frankenstein:
http://www.bookdrum.com/books/frankenstein/9780192833662/bookmarks.html