Frankenstein | Ideas for Reports and Papers
1. How does the popular conception of Frankenstein differ from the monster Shelley describes in Frankenstein? Why has this change come about? Why is Shelley's version still worth reading?
2. Describe the structure of the novel. How does the structure add to the novel's effectiveness?
3. The monster describes himself as being like both Adam and Satan. Compare and contrast these figures. Do we finally think of the monster as a degraded, noble creature or as a diabolical fiend?
4. In Chapter 5, Frankenstein quotes some lines from Coleridge's poem "The Rime...
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