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Romanticism: the artistic movement that began in Germany and England in the second half of the 18th century marked by a concern for individual imagination, and emotion over intellect and reason. Primary philosophies of the romantic movement are:
1. a belief in the innate goodness of man in his natural state; 2. individualism; 3. reverence for nature; 4. revolt against political authority and social convention. |
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Dr. Polidori, Byron's doctor (aka drug dealer), during that infamous summer at Lake Geneva participated in the ghost story completion. Because Byron owed Polidori a lot of money for his medicine, Byron prevailed upon his publisher to print Polidori's marginal effort. Here it is, in all its questionable glory:
Sometime after publication, the novel was read by a Welshman, Abraham Stoker, who thought the novel awful (it is) and decided even he could do better. Thus the fourth famous work of literature to come from that summer contest was produced:
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You'll be working on your own. A short paragraph is required for each item (mentioned by Mary Shelley in the novel as ScitFi but now a scientific reality) detailing what is currently possible
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Body Snatching 101
Popeye would be pleased: Spinach is good for your heart
"Lend me an ear"
Give me your heart
Grow your own Lung: It takes a "lung" time!
Man-pig Chimera
From Nat. Geo.: man-pig is REAL!!!!! (YIKES!) Stem Cells cure Paralysis
http://theheartysoul.com/stem-cells-cure-paralysis/ Quadriplegic regains use of upper body/arms. No more Organ Donations
Womb service
Sheep successfully grown in artificial womb: Human's Next? What are the implications? |
"Remember that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed. Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded. I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous." (ch 10) |
Suppemental Resources |
John Green provides excellent information, explanation, and analysis of Mary Shelly's novel. Useful before, during, or after our reading.
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While both accurate and educational, this humorous explanation & analysis of Frankenstein uses strong language and cultural stereotypes (PG13) that may offend some people. View with caution.
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You must create a commercial for a product, place, etc. that is mentioned in the novel and the characters would have used or been interested in. DO NOT make a Frankenstein movie trailer.
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Exemplum Projects:
Ingolstadt U.: Beauty Cream: Frole Cream: Pop-A-Purchase: Limb Replacement Ins. Energy Drink Body Exchange: Franken Survival Kit: Build a Bride: Frankenbeauty Quill Pens: Build a Bro: Build A Wife: |