Exploring Frankenstein: Themes and Characters
This worksheet focuses on key themes, characters, and literary devices in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, suitable for Grade 9 ELA students.
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Exploring Frankenstein: Themes and Characters
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
1. Which of the following is a primary theme explored in Frankenstein?
The joys of scientific discovery
The dangers of unchecked ambition
The importance of social class
The beauty of nature
2. Who narrates the majority of the story in Frankenstein?
Robert Walton
Victor Frankenstein
The Creature
Elizabeth Lavenza
3. Victor Frankenstein's initial motivation for creating the Creature was to .
4. The Creature learns about humanity and language by observing the family.
5. Victor Frankenstein immediately embraces his creation with love and acceptance.
True
False
6. The Creature's primary desire is to seek revenge on all of humanity.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of the 'Noble Savage' as it relates to the Creature's early experiences.
Match each character with their role or significance in the novel.
8. Elizabeth Lavenza
a. Arctic explorer who rescues Victor
9. Henry Clerval
b. Victor's adopted sister and fiancée
10. Robert Walton
c. Victor's best friend, murdered by the Creature
11. Analyze how Mary Shelley uses the literary device of foreshadowing to build suspense and hint at future tragic events in Frankenstein. Provide specific examples from the text to support your analysis.
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