Hi there,
I'm actually in the process of collecting a bunch of prompts right now, but unfortunately there's not a lot of VCE English-specific resources to consult seeing as this text is on the list for the first time this year. It's been on the Lit Study Design before, and you'll find heals of online guides and analysis
here but prompts might be a little scarce.
I'll probably just end up writing a bunch so that people have something to work with. I'll list a few below, but if there's a particular theme or character you want to explore, let me know and I can construct a prompt around those ideas
Practice Topics:- Shelley's novel showcases the inherent dangers of neglecting to consider the consequences of our actions. Discuss.
- To what extent is the creature in
Frankenstein a reflection of Victor himself?
- The creature is more monstrous than he is able to realise. Do you agree?
- "...its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity..."
Frankenstein is about what it means to be human. Discuss.
- "Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow."
Victor's ambition brings about his downfall. To what extent do you agree?
- Both Victor and his creature experience profound loss over the course of the novel. Do you agree?
- Readers sympathise more with the creature's desire for revenge than Victor's scientific endeavours. Discuss.
- The characters in
Frankenstein are justified in their prejudice against the creature. Do you agree?
- "All men hate the wretched; how then, must I be hated, who am miserable beyond all living things!"
Shelley's novel suggests that the consequences of actions are more significant than the intentions behind them. Discuss.
- Discuss the importance of stories and storytelling in
Frankenstein.
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