Crafting Compelling Narratives
11th Grade · ELA · 85 min
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Learning Objective
I can develop a narrative with a clear plot, engaging characters, and a meaningful theme.
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Mary Shelley's novel, *Frankenstein*, was inspired by a ghost story challenge during a vacation that took place during The Year Without a Summer, which was caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora.
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Victor Frankenstein's 'fatal flaw,' or hamartia, is exemplified by his desire to break through the 'ideal bounds' of life and death in order to pour light onto the world.
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Shelley subtitled *Frankenstein* 'The Modern Prometheus' in reference to the Greek myth about a Titan who was punished for giving fire to humanity.
