Identifying features of the Gothic genre in the plot of ‘Frankenstein’

English

In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore extracts from Gothic fiction. In 'Gothic Poetry', pupils apply this learning to the poetry of Edgar Allan Poe.

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils are introduced to the Gothic genre. In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore Gothic motifs in a range of more challenging texts.

A monster within: reading and writing Gothic fiction

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

any story regardless of genre that is horrifying

a genre of literature that evokes feelings of terror or mystery

a story that was written by a writer who was a convicted criminal

Who wrote the Gothic novel 'Frankenstein'?

Which of the following is not a Gothic convention? 

the hideous creature created by the protagonist

the scientist who pursues knowledge to its limit

the friend of the protagonist, who is murdered

the protagonist's younger brother, who is killed in the woods

the protagonist's saviour, who recounts his story in a series of letters

Who is the character of Frankenstein in the novel 'Frankenstein'?

because he hates Henry and thinks he is selfish

to warn Victor Frankenstein not to come anywhere near him

because he is angry with Henry for deserting him

to get revenge on Frankenstein for destroying his mate

Why does the creature in the novel 'Frankenstein' kill Victor's friend Henry? 

Both the creature and Frankenstein bring joy to the world, but also pain.

Both the creature and Frankenstein commit acts of atrocity that they regret.

The creature is the alter-ego of Frankenstein, so they are hard to separate.

Neither the creature and Frankenstein understand morality, so can't be blamed.

Victor Frankenstein represents good and the creature represents evil

Why is the line between good and evil blurred in 'Frankenstein'?

If decorating a Christmas tree is a 'convention' of Christmas, what might a 'convention' be? 

Which of the following would you not expect to find in a frightening text?

The {{ }} marked the shift away from using manpower to farm and manufacture goods, and the turn towards using machinery to resource and create products instead. 

What did the Enlightenment period place emphasis on? 

Which weather would create the most tense and frightening atmosphere? 

Which of the following settings would create the most tense and frightening atmosphere? 

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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