“Frankenstein”

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Directions: Find your group number and follow the directions below. Type out in a word document the a-d portion mentioned in your group directions and when finished, turn it into class at the end of the day. Make sure all group member names are at the top.

I will not be picky on the format of your word document. Do what makes sense to you. As long as you have the required material, I will be fine with what you have.

Group One

  1. Explore the Frankenstein legend through art. To do this, Google phrases like, “Frankenstein tradition in art” and others, which allow you to explore mass search results, do not be too specific in your Google search. Find at least three professionally paintings/drawings/artistic examples that depict parts of the novel, Frankenstein, or his creature. Then,
  2. Arrange them in chronological order.
  3. Explain who created the art (for each)
  4. Answer: How does the art relate to the novel explain using critical thinking and complete sentences (for each)
  5. Answer: Is the art a true depiction of the novel of what we know so far to be true? Explain why or why not? (for each)

Example Internet site on the Frankenstein tradition in art:

Group Two

  1. Explore the Frankenstein legend through literature: the story of Dr. Frankenstein has been referenced countless times, and by writers other than Mary Shelley. Find at least three poems/short stories/novels/essays that include references to Frankenstein. To do this, Google phrases like, “allusions to Frankenstein in literature” and others, which allow you to explore mass search results, do not be too specific in your Google search.Then,
  2. Arrange them in chronological order.
  3. Explain who created the work (for each)
  4. Answer: How does the work relate to the novel explain using critical thinking and complete sentences (for each)
  5. Answer: Is the art a true depiction of the novel of what we know so far to be true? Explain why or why not? (for each)

Sample Internet sites on the Frankenstein tradition in literature (cannot use examples):

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Group Three

  1. Explore the Frankenstein legend through music: find at least four musical allusions to the Frankenstein story. To do this, Google phrases like, “Frankenstein tradition in music” and others, which allow you to explore mass search results, do not be too specific in your Google search.Then,
  2. Arrange them in chronological order.
  3. Explain who created the tune (for each)
  4. Answer: How does the music relate to the novel explain using critical thinking and complete sentences (for each)
  5. Answer: Is the music a true depiction of the novel of what we know so far to be true? Explain why or why not? (for each)

Sample Internet sites on the Frankenstein tradition in music (cannot use examples:

Group Four

  1. Explore the Frankenstein legend through movies: find at least five theatrical allusions to the Frankenstein story. Arrange them in chronological order and give some background information on what the movie is about. To do this, Google phrases like, “Frankenstein themed movies” and others, which allow you to explore mass search results, do not be too specific in your Google search. Then,
  2. Arrange them in chronological order.
  3. Explain when the movie was created and what the plot is—summary is fine.
  4. Answer: How does the movie relate to the novel explain using critical thinking and complete sentences (for each). For example, is a prequel or sequel?
  5. Answer: Is the movie a true depiction of the novel of what we know so far to be true? Explain why or why not? (for each)

Sample Internet sites on the Frankenstein tradition in movies (cannot use examples):