Today's session examined the significance of the representation of Nature in Shelley's Frankenstein. The focus of the lesson was chapter 5 to 10 and the class were asked to consider how and why Victor becomes isolated from the RESTORATIVE POWER of nature. Class discussion explored the idea that the magnificent power and beauty of the natural world reflects the divine power of God. Students were asked to consider key quotes such as..'The present season was indeed divine...the waterfalls...spoke of a power mighty as Omnipotence...magnificent...astonishing...of singular beauty...sublime...as belonging to another earth, the habitations of another race of beings.'
Students were asked to consider the question:
HOW DOES SHELLEY REPRESENT NATURE?
The second section of the lesson examined how Shelley presents the character of Justine. Class discussion considered how Justine's faith is represented by Shelley and how Chapter 8 is used by Shelley to shape meaning.
Students were asked to consider the question:
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JUSTINE IN CHAPTER EIGHT?
Remember...this is a novel that explores the idea that Victor's spiritual isolation is the result of challenging the divine power of God. How does Shelley use Justine to suggest the power of faith?
HOMEWORK: Complete the two questions. Students should produce a detailed paragraph that follows the structure:
- Opinion
- Textual reference
- Explain how textual reference supports opinion. A precise explanation could gain a lot of marks.
- Fuse question focus with author's aim. The concluding fusion is incredibly important.
Students need to construct two detailed and precise paragraphs.
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