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Frankenstein
or, The Modern Prometheus
rivals
Sister-in-law
stepfather
rivals
stepfather
follower
ex-wife
Sister-in-law
Ode to the West Wind
If winter comes, can the spring be far behind?
Prometheus Unbound
I wish no living thing to suffer pain.
Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan
Identity: ???
Holy deeds: ???
Suffering: ???
Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan
Identity: the Titan
Holy deeds: creating mankind and teaching man to hunt; stealing fire from Zeus
Suffering: fixed to a rock of Caucasus, with his liver pecked out each day by an
eagle
Why was Frankenstein called the modern Prometheus?
(Any similarity and difference)
Similarities
Prometheus
Frankenstein
Gothic novels
Historical background?
Definition?
Origin?
Development?
Representative works (or writers)?
Gothic novels Evidence in the novel
horror, death, and at times romance
Assignments
Setting
Narrative approach
From whose perspective(s) did the author narrate the story?
Advantage(s) of the narrative approach.
Read through p8-p19 and find out:
The question that kept Frankenstein spellbound.
The process of his creating life from corrupted bodies.
Frankenstein’s reaction towards his masterpieces and reasons.
The description of the storm and lighting.
Requirement: Thinking map is demanded when necessary.
Setting
Geneva
University in Ingoldstadt
Cottage
The North Pole
The scientific revolution in full swing
A frame story, also known as a frame tale or frame narrative
(层叠式叙述法/框套故事)
Narrative approach
Chapter 1 Captain Walton’s Story—Figures on the Ice
Chapter 9 Captain Walton’s Story—How it Ended
Chapter 2 Frankenstein’s Story—A Flash of Lightning
Chapter 3 Frankenstein’s Story—The Secret of Life
Chapter 4 Frankenstein’s Story—The Locket
Chapter 7 Frankenstein’s Story—The New Task
Chapter 8 Frankenstein’s Story—Close to Death
Chapter 5 The Monster’s Story—I am Alive!
Chapter 6 The Monster’s Story—I Ask for Help
Perspective
Create an immersive atmosphere
An in-depth ins