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Frankenstein – Volume II Discussion & Jigsaw


Goal/Objectives

  • I will be able to analyze key themes in Volume II

  • Use Jigsaw strategy for small-group discussion and analysis.



FFW (5 min, 10 sentences): How does Victor’s emotional state evolve in Volume II so far?



Jigsaw Group Activity (15 minutes)

Break into small groups to analyze specific Chapters 6-7 from Volume II 

  • summarize key insights

  • what connections do you see to Romantic and Gothic themes?


Class Discussion: share insights from each group


FFW (5 min, 10 sentences): How does Victor’s isolation influence his mental state and choices?


Homework (Response Journal):

  • Read Chapters 8-9 (Volume II) from the 1818 edition

  • Select two quotes (with page/line numbers) and analyze them in your notebook (250 words minimum)

    • How do these quotes reflect Victor’s obsession with knowledge and its consequences?


 
 
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