PLOT
Number the events from Volume 1, Chapter 4 in the order that they occur.
___a. Frankenstein sees the creature
standing over him and runs away to
the courtyard.
___b. The creature opens his eyes.
___c. Frankenstein is filled with disgust and
runs away to his bedroom.
___d. Frankenstein ignites the spark that
brings the creature to life.
Number the events from Volume 1, Chapter 4 in the order that they occur.
4___a. Frankenstein sees the creature
standing over him and runs away to
the courtyard.
2_b. The creature opens his eyes.
3__c. Frankenstein is filled with disgust and
runs away to his bedroom.
1_d. Frankenstein ignites the spark that
brings the creature to life.
Reread this excerpt from paragraph 2 and select the TWO phrases that show what Frankenstein means by “luxuriances.”:
His yellow skin scarcely covered the work of muscles and arteries beneath; his hair was of a lustrous black, and flowing; his teeth of a pearly whiteness; but these luxuriances only formed a more horrid contrast with his watery eyes, that seemed almost of the same colour as the dun white sockets in which they were set, his shriveled complexion, and straight black lips.
his hair was of a lustrous black, and flowing;
his teeth of a pearly whiteness;
Which quote from the text BEST support the claim provided?: Frankenstein wants to fight, but the creature wants to talk, and their disagreement creates tension in the scene.
Victor says, “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies” (11) and the creature says, “If the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction” (14).
Victor says, “Begone, or let us try our strength in a fight, in which one must fall” (11) and the creature says, “Listen to me, Frankenstein. You accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature.” (14)
The creature says, “Believe me, Frankenstein: I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity: but am I not alone, miserably alone?” (12) and Victor says, “Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw light!” (15)
2. Victor says, “Begone, or let us try our strength in a fight, in which one must fall” (11) and the creature says, “Listen to me, Frankenstein. You accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature.” (14)
Which piece of text evidence does the provided quote support?
“His yellow skin scarcely covered the work of muscles and arteries beneath; his hair was of lustrous black, and flowing; his teeth of a pearly whiteness; but these luxuriances only formed a more horrid contrast with his watery eyes, that seemed almost of the same colour as the dun white sockets in which they were set, his shriveled complexion, and straight black lips (2).”
Frankenstein does not want to face what he has done.
Frankenstein regrets making the creature hideous.
The creature wants to communicate with Frankenstein.
2. Frankenstein regrets making the creature hideous.
In paragraph 13, the creature says, “You, my creator, abhor me; your fellow-creatures spurn and hate me. The desert mountains and dreary glaciers are my refuge. I have wandered here many days; the caves of ice, which I only do not fear, are a dwelling to me.”
Which choice BEST describes what these lines reveal about the creature?
The creature is planning to get revenge on human society.
The creature has been rejected by human society.
The creature has suffered from living in a cold environment away from human society.
The creature is rethinking his initial attitude toward human society.
3
Explain the following:
What does C-E-R stand for?
Where do you get the E from?
How many pieces of E should you have in a CER?
Claim, evidence, reasoning
E - evidence - direct quotes copied from the text (can also use paraphrased evidence, but need SOME direct quotes)
At least 2 pieces of evidence
Which quote from the excerpt from Vol II, chapter 2, BEST conveys Frankenstein’s desire to kill the creature?
“And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked upon your miserable head?” (6)
“You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound.” (7)
“Come on then, that I many extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.” (8)
There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
3. “Come on then, that I many extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.” (8)
In paragraph 4, Frankenstein states: “Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room, and threw myself on the bed in my clothes, endeavoring to seek a few moments of forgetfulness.”
This sentence BEST supports the idea that Frankenstein–
cannot stand the sight of the creature
is exhausted from sleeping so little.
cannot remember why he ever decided this was a good idea.
is afraid of his creation.
1. cannot stand the sight of the creature
In paragraph 10, the creature says to Frankenstein, “Remember, thou hast made me more powerful than thyself. But I will not be tempted to set myself in opposition to thee. I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel who thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.”
Here, the creature is referencing the biblical stories told in Paradise Lost. The creature implies that Frankenstein should see him and treat him similarly to how ___
God related to Adam
God related to his fallen angel
God related to both Adam and his fallen angel
1
TURN THIS PROMPT INTO A CLAIM:
In a well-constructed paragraph, explain how the creature compares his situation to Adam’s. Remember in the biblical creation story, God creates and cares for Adam. Use evidence from Volume II, Chapter 2 of Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein in your answer.
The creature compares his situation to Adam’s by pointing out _______.
Select two phrases that help create a gloomy mood in paragraph 1:
It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. The rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eyes of the creature open.
dreary night of November
rain pattered dismally against the panes
Which piece of text evidence does the provided quote support? “He held up the curtain of the bed; and his eyes, if they may be called, were fixed on me. His jaws opened, and he muttered some inarticulate sounds.” (5)
1. Frankenstein does not want to face what he has done.
2. Frankenstein regrets making the creature hideous.
3. The creature wants to communicate with Frankenstein.
3. The creature wants to communicate with Frankenstein.
Reread paragraph 14 and select the sentence that BEST supports the inference that the creature knows about the laws of human society.
“If the multitude of mankind knew of my existence, they would do as you do, and arm themselves for my destruction.”
“Shall I not then hate them who abhor me?”
“Listen to my tale.”
“The guilty are allowed, by human laws, bloody as they may be, to speak in their own defence before they are condemned.”
“Listen to me, Frankenstein.”
“You accuse me of murder; and yet you would, with a satisfied conscience, destroy your own creature.”
I ask you not to spare me: listen to me; and then, if you can, and if you will, destroy the work of your hands.”
4
Match each word or phrase from paragraph 6 to the meaning that it conveys.
_____ “ vile insect”
_____ “extinction”
_____ “diabolically”
Frankenstein wants to destroy the creature forever.
Frankenstein sees the creature as less than human.
Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
__2_ “ vile insect”
__1__ “extinction”
__3__ “diabolically”
Which TWO show quotes that help to develop the central idea, Frankenstein argues that he does not owe the creature any friendship or sympathy?
“And, oh, that I could with the extinction of your miserable existence, restore those victims whom you have so diabolically murdered!” (6)
“The tortures of hell are too mild a vengeance for thy crimes.” (8)
“Begone! I will not hear you.” (11)
4. “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
3 and 4
Which piece of text evidence does the provided quote support?
“ I took refuge in the court-yard belonging to the house which I inhabited; where I remained during the rest of the night, walking up and down in the greatest agitation, listening attentively, catching and fearing each sound as if it were to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse to which I had so miserably given life.” (6)
Frankenstein does not want to face what he has done.
Frankenstein regrets making the creature hideous.
The creature wants to communicate with Frankenstein.
1. Frankenstein does not want to face what he has done.
In paragraph 10, the creature says to Frankenstein, “Remember, thou hast made me more powerful than thyself. But I will not be tempted to set myself in opposition to thee. I am thy creature: I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel who thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.”
Which of the following inferences about the creature is NOT supported by this paragraph?
The creature is bigger and stronger than his creator.
The creature does not plan to fight his creator.
The creature is familiar with the Biblical story of how God created Adam.
The creature wants revenge for all that he has suffered.
4. The creature wants revenge for all that he has suffered.
TURN THE WRITING PROMPT INTO A CLAIM: In both passages, Frankenstein feels disgust and hatred for the creature he has made. In a well-constructed paragraph,argue whether the author’s language choices (description, action, and dialogue) push the reader to share this disgust and hatred for the creature or to feel sympathy for the creature. Use details from both text passages to support your answer.
The author’s language choices (description, action, and dialogue) push the reader to share this disgust and hatred for the creature because
OR
The author’s language choices (description, action, and dialogue) push the reader to feel sympathy for the creature because
Which TWO show quotes that help to develop the central idea, Frankenstein argues that the creature is a murderous monster who should be destroyed as a consequence for his actions?
“And, oh, that I could with the extinction of your miserable existence, restore those victims whom you have so diabolically murdered!” (6)
“The tortures of hell are too mild a vengeance for thy crimes.” (8)
“Begone! I will not hear you.” (11)
4. “There can be no community between you and me; we are enemies.” (11)
1 and 2
Select TWO statements that would be included in a summary of the creature’s arguments to Frankenstein when they first meet.
The creature says he is justified in hating people, because all mankind, including his creator, hate him.
The creature says that he has been unable to properly defend himself, so he has been condemned to death in a court of law.
The creature says that he has the right to tell his story, just as any person accused of a crime has the right to a defense.
The creature says that, if people across the world were to hear his story, they would stop hating him and start viewing him with sympathy.
1 and 3