Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Directions for the 4 REQUIRED paper assignments: 1-2 pages, typed & double-spaced

Papers should respond to the following questions:

1. Historical issue: Name the approximate time period for the story, and tell what historical issue is central to the story. What “–ism” is part of this struggle? Explain.

2. Describe the problem faced by a major character in the book, and tell how this person responds to the problem. Does the character fight against the conditions that threaten him/her; or does the character accommodate to them? Explain.

3. What does this reading say to us in 2019? Do persons today face any similar problems?

Papers must be typed and double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or equivalent type, 1-inch margin. Sources must be cited, using parenthetical notes (MLA format), for all information that is not your own analysis. (This includes analysis and facts from other authors, whether quoted or restated. Direct quotes must be in quotation marks, or indented and single-spaced if long quotes.) Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source; if you use information from Wikipedia, you must find, read, and reference the sources listed on the Wikipedia site. PLEASE DO FOLLOW DETAILS HERE

Grades for required papers will be based on the following rubric:

30 points 1. Answers all (3) questions clearly.

30 points 2. Refers to the reading with specific examples for each question.

30 points 3. Shows understanding of the reading and thoughtful reflection on the significance.

20 points 4. Follows directions for type, format and length.

15 points 5. Uses parenthetical citations to indicate source of material, and lists full citations on separate sheet of paper, with MLA format.

TOTAL: 125 points. Extra credit for Socratic Seminar participation, 5 points.

Papers will be checked for plagiarism, and violations will result in a zero for the course. Reminder: Turning in the work of others as your own is stealing, intellectually dishonest, and morally wrong. It is a violation of the goal of education and of this course.