Final Lessons and Post Assignments for Frankenstein

Farewell to Frankenstein. . . A Message from Mrs. Hardin

Listen Here:
http://students.etsu.edu/ZSSS3/Frankenstein.audio.mp3


BLOG RESPONSE QUESTION: Movies, Novels, and Play
We have studied various perspectives and interpretations of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein during the last few weeks. We began with the original version and compared it to the shorter, easier version. Immediately, we noted the differences in vocabulary and the loss of detail from the original to the extremely edited version. We also viewed many scenes of the most recent Frankenstein movie and fortunately, many of us recently experienced Frankenstein at Barter Theatre. Having been exposed to various interpretations and versions, consider the similarities and differences. Below, post your thoughts about what version or perspective you found to be most intriguing and thought-provoking. Be sure to explain your decision with specific details.

VIDEOS
After posting your response, view the videos (links below) of other film versions we did not view in class including a famous parody. Which do you find most interesting? And after viewing the parody, list other parodies of novels that you have seen in the past and share those with us. . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvcKHxQgngg (1970 version)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McEUmsMXUrg (my personal favorite!!!! -- clips of the 1931 original set to Edgar Winter Group's "Frankenstein" TWO THUMBS UP!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg5N9FJc__Q (1948)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOPTriLG5cU (THE PARODY - PLEASE WATCH!!!)


WEBQUEST
During our next trip to the library, we will be exploring another avenue of Frankenstein and focus on the scientific and medical issues that concern present-day society. From Shelley's time to 2009, questions of morals and ethics are still being communicated in the world of medicine and science. With our Webquest, we will explore and investigate the idea of technology and how involved it should be in creating and maintaining human life. Before developing one's own opinions, it is essential to learn and become informed about the topics at hand. Thus, we will use this assignment to educate ourselves. learn terminology, and study the facts of medical advances. Once we are informed, then we can begin to make informed decisions and have intellectual conversations about what are sometimes considered to be controversial topics.

Click the following link to begin your WebQuest:
http://www.angelfire.com/nc2/mrwaselko/frankenstein_webquest.htm


Virtual Field Trip!!! I absolutely love this virtual tour of Geneva, Switzerland. . . the home of Victor Frankenstein. This city is so rich with character and history. . . I would absolutely love an opportunity to go there and visit, but this virtual tour will have to do for now. . . it is certainly worth a click to see these beautiful pictures and read the stories that accompany them. . . do you think that Geneva was as beautiful or more beautiful during Shelley's time? Please share your thoughts. . .

Go here for tour: http://www.virtourist.com/europe/geneva/999.htm


REVIEW QUIZ - test your Frankenstein knowledge!

http://students.etsu.edu/ZSSS3/ShelleyQuiz.html