Do you find the doctor’s thoughts and actions frustrating? Explain. Why does the doctor decide to destroy his second creature?
Do you believe that the doctor really fell asleep in the sailboat? Explain.
Is there anything incredible (hard to believe) about where the monster leaves Clerval’s body?
Romantic authors often include extreme cases of coincidence. Choose one from the novel to examine.
In what way(s) is the doctor courageous? In what way(s) is he cowardly?
How does Shelley build suspense leading up to Elizabeth’s murder?
Why doesn’t the doctor protect Elizabeth on their wedding night?
Analyze one reference to The Bible used in Frankenstein.
How does the magistrate respond to the doctor’s request for help?
In what ways do the doctor and the creature mirror one another?
What evidence is there that the doctor is insane? Could it all be his fantasy?
How does the creature aid the doctor in his pursuit? Why does he do this?
Who suffers more, the doctor or the creature? Explain.
Did you find the resolution of Frankenstein satisfactory? Why or why not?
Does the doctor take responsibility for his actions? Explain.
Does the captain make the right choice in cancelling the voyage? Explain.
Explain the relevance of Shelley’s full title, Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus.
What is the most important theme (message about life) of Frankenstein?

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)