Thursday, October 25, 2012

Frankenstein Paradise Lost Question 5

The last line of 284:264, Satan resigns that it is: “Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.”  In what ways is this statement a truth for either Victor or the Creature?

Frankenstein Paradise Lost Question 4

Satan describes this thirst for power and glory and states on 284:262-263 that he does not care where he rules, only that he rules.  In what way is this similar to Victor’s hunger for power?

Frankenstein Paradise Lost Question 3

Revenge is a common motif in Frankenstein.  Where is Paradise Lost does Satan {the Creature} describe revenge?  What is his attitude toward revenge? {How is this similar to the Creature in Frankenstein?}

Frankenstein Paradise Lost Question 2

There is a loss of hope expressed on 280:66-68.  How are these lines similar to the loss of hope Victor feels in Frankenstein?  If there is a point in the story at which Victor loses hope, where would that be and why?

Frankenstein Paradise Lost Question 1

On page 280:45-50 of the text, Milton describes the hell to which Satan is resigned.  Compare this to the hell to which the creature is resigned?  What about Victor’s hell?

Friday, October 12, 2012

Student Questions over Frankenstein

Post questions for your classmates. You must answer FOUR and can answer up to EIGHT.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

It is clear that Mary Shelley has incorporated elements from other works into her famous text Frankenstein.  There are parallel ideas and structural elements in both The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Frankenstein.  Discuss similarities that you have read about so far.  At the end of the poem, the Mariner learns his lesson and seeks penance from those who will listen.  Discuss also, how Victor and the Mariner are similar characters.