Since the majority of women, minor as they are, in Frankenstein, in some shape or form, are grouped under the heading of angelic, dutiful, caregiver figures, is the only way to have a truly original feminine presence be to craft her together with "materials" and starting anew? Our creature, Adam, whatever name would suit him best, might not find that to be the case in reality - if Victor gives him that chance. Plus, if he did spend quality time with that journal, wouldn't he be able to become another God and make his own new species? And speaking of writing, as noted in second hour, anyone else find it odd that all three narrators have the same voice, diction, and syntax? I guess we argued it out that the Creature read Victor's journal and mimics his creator and that Walton is technically the storyteller at the crux of the novel, and he is using all of his poetic and adventurous readings from his youth to craft Victor's narrative and the Creature's narrative into something cohesive. Then, there's Ernest. Whatever happened to him? Did there need to be a third brother in the plot? Anywho, this type of blog happens the day before spring break starts, and I haven't had any coffee yet.
In class today, we had individual points regarding chapters 11-16, or all about the Creature and his "friends," the cottagers.
For the next week or so, you have the task of finishing up Frankenstein (do this first) and completely the close read of the prose passage from the novel (do this second unless you want to spoil the plot).
Our first week back will include all of the following: the assessment, final discussion, and film clips regarding Frankenstein, a full MC practice test, a recap of free response essays, and then your first full AP Lit test.
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