1. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

2. AP Free-Response Prompt, 2008
In a literary work, a minor character, often known as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the major character. Choose a novel or play in which a minor character serves as a foil to a main character. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the relation between the minor character and the major character illuminates the meaning of the work.

3. Assignment In Frankenstein, there are three possible foils for Victor:
the monster
Henry Clerval
Elizabeth
Choose one of these foils whose character, experience, and outcome best highlight the main character
Write an essay using specifics from the text
ANALYZE HOW THIS COMPARISON CREATES A/THE THEME OF THE NOVEL

4. Due on January 4/5 Pre-writing Outline
Self-edited draft (with Twenty-Error Error Hunt)
Final draft
Self-reflection
(Note that there is no peer review assigned on this essay. You may, of course, consult an editor, but the revisions are on you this time…Can you handle it?)

5. Pre-Writing Foil Character Strengths: Weaknesses: Outcome: Behaviors:
Relative happiness:
Morals:
Psychology:
Dr. Frankenstein
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Outcome:
Behaviors:
Relative happiness:
Morals:
Psychology:
Station in life
Age
Education
Interests
Activities
Relationships

6. Outline
Introduction
Hook???
Transition to foils in literature
Context of story
author
title
publication information
Thesis:
Body—Points of Comparison using specific details from the text
Similarities of characters
Major differences
How the foil illuminates the main character
How this insight creates theme in the novel
The themes that are created by this comparison
Conclusion
Hook and return
Summary of argument
Clarification of theme/thesis
Final Comment