Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Frankenstein
Directions: Create a word processing document titled "Frankenstein Assignment 1." For each question that follows, compose a short essay response (250 to 400 words). Be sure to provide a clear thesis statement that does not just restate the question. Support your thesis with specific evidence from the text. Clearly number your responses and copy the question and place your essay response under it. To earn full credit, each response must meet the following requirements:
Writing is free of spelling or word use errors.
Writing is free of run-on sentences or sentence fragments.
All punctuation is used appropriately.
All proper nouns and the beginnings of sentences are capitalized appropriately.
All other standard English grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.
Sentences vary in structure between simple, complex, compound, and complex-compound structures.
Fully developed paragraphs have a minimum of four – five sentences each.
Letters One through Four
Why do you think Robert Walton is so eager to visit such a hostile environment?
Discuss the similarities between Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein, the man Walton rescues. Why does Walton feel such compassion for Victor, a total stranger?
Why is Walton so impressed with his shipmaster's actions regarding his fiancee?
What Romantic concepts do the characters of Victor and Walton illustrate?