Frankenstein: Victor and the creature analysis worksheets
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Help students to enhance their critical understanding of Shelley's characterisation and key themes in Frankenstein with this focused set of analytical activities.
What's included
A comprehensive resource which helps students deepen their understanding of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:
- Free printable PDF worksheet for students to explore characterisation in the novel.
- For subscribers only, an adaptable and customisable worksheet.
Frankenstein: Victor and the creature analysis worksheet resource
This selection of activities and informational resources supports students as they examine how character is constructed in the novel Frankenstein, and how readers interpret Shelley's motivations behind her intricate character development.
A-level English Literature students studying the novel for their examination can use this resource to enhance their understanding of the key characters, main themes, contextual ideas, and major events in the text. These resources are also useful for GCSE English Literature students who are studying the novel.
This resource aims to empower students with a deeper knowledge and greater confidence as they write about and analyse the novel. Investigating character construction supports students as they assess the novel and authorial motivation from various perspectives, thereby creating a richer textual and contextual understanding.
Key features of this resource
This resource features a wide range of critical positions for students to analyse and challenge, expanding their knowledge of Shelley's authorial craft. Each worksheet contains an expansive level of relevant detail accompanied by a related task to complete, which consolidates learning.
Students are guided to evaluate the characters of Victor and the creature in the beginning chapters of the novel and consider a range of critical perspectives on these characters. Students are invited to extend their study by examining key points in more critical detail through a range of linked activities.
How to use this Frankenstein resource
This resource is perfect for:
- Building understanding of the text, its themes, plot and characters
- Broadening ability to make strong contextual links
- Revision sessions and exam or assessment preparation
- Reinforcing evaluation skills at KS5
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A sample extract from the resource:
Victor as a Gothic male protagonist
Features of a Gothic protagonist:
- Extremities in behaviour / excessive emotions.
- A fascination with the past.
- A tragic flaw which ultimately leads to their downfall.
- A high social ranking.
- Links to the supernatural.
- An absolute goal or aim – often driven by hubris.
- A large psychological conflict / turmoil.
- Licentious, sexually predatorial.
Key quotations from Chapters 1-4:
Chapter 1
‘A possession of my own.’
‘Till death she was to be mine only.’
Chapter 2
‘A fervent longing to penetrate the secrets of nature.’
Chapter 3
‘I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.’
‘Thus ended a day memorable to me: it decided my future destiny.’
