1. Introduction Frankenstein Mary Shelley

2. Overview The novel seeks to find the answers to questions that no doubt perplexed Mary Shelley and the readers of her time, as well as readers today.

3. The Novel Shelley’s most enduring work Shelley’s most enduring work Subtitled “The Modern Prometheus”: Prometheus is the Greek mythological figure who shaped humanity from clay and brought fire to the world Subtitled “The Modern Prometheus”: Prometheus is the Greek mythological figure who shaped humanity from clay and brought fire to the world Published in 1818 Published in 1818

4. The Structure of the Novel Level one: Robert Walton’s letters to his sister Margaret Saville Level one: Robert Walton’s letters to his sister Margaret Saville Level two: Victor Frankenstein’s monologue to Robert Walton Level two: Victor Frankenstein’s monologue to Robert Walton Level three: the creature’s monologue to Victor Frankenstein Level three: the creature’s monologue to Victor Frankenstein

5. Plot Three Separate Plot Lines Three Separate Plot Lines 1. Robert Walton 2. Victor Frankenstein 3. Creature’s story

6. Characters Victor Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein The Monster (creature) The Monster (creature) Henry Clerval Henry Clerval Elizabeth Lavenza Elizabeth Lavenza Alphonse Frankenstein Alphonse Frankenstein Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein William Frankenstein William Frankenstein Justine Moritz Justine Moritz The DeLacey Family The DeLacey Family Robert Walton Robert Walton Margaret Saville Margaret Saville

7. Themes: Just to name a few The dangers of knowledge The dangers of knowledge Creator and creation relationship Creator and creation relationship Rejection and alienation Rejection and alienation Nature as a healer Nature as a healer Secrecy Secrecy Nature vs. Science (the natural vs. the unnatural)

8. The Romantic Movement Love of Nature Love of Nature Love of the Common Man Love of the Common Man Neo-Classicism Neo-Classicism The supernatural The supernatural Heroism Heroism Strange and Far away places Strange and Far away places

9. The Gothic Novel Medieval type setting Medieval type setting Strong, gloomy architecture Strong, gloomy architecture Woman (usually in distress) Woman (usually in distress) Supernatural events Supernatural events Evokes terror Evokes terror Victim/Victimizer Victim/Victimizer Explores the nightmares under the surface of the “civilized.” Explores the nightmares under the surface of the “civilized.”