Mary Shelley was an English novelist whose work has reached all corners of the globe. When she was only 19 years old she wrote Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus (1818), which is now considered to be THE FIRST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL in the history of literature. Her mother, who died days after her birth, was the famous defender of women's rights, Mary Wollstonecraft.
In class we read part of this novel, learned about her and her times, and as a grand finale we had a great debate where we tackled the deepest topics that can be found in Frankenstein. Topics like...
Essential Questions in Frankenstein
How dangerous is ambition?
Should scientific advancement be feared?
What can be gained through revenge?
Can humans ever go beyond appearances and conceptions of beauty?
Do experiences determine personality?
How important is companionship to well-being?
What is the nature of evil?
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