Understanding Frankenstein: Romantic Context
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the Romantic context in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, focusing on analysis and annotation skills suitable for Grade 7 students.
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In the early 19th century, the Romantic movement emphasized emotion, individualism, and nature. Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein during this period, drawing inspiration from the era's fascination with science, the sublime, and human emotion. The novel explores the boundaries of scientific exploration and its moral implications, reflecting Romantic ideals about the power and danger of human innovation. 'Isolation' is a recurring theme, symbolized through Victor Frankenstein's obsession with creating life, which leads him to alienation. The text also captures a fascination with the natural world, often contrasting the beauty of nature with the horror of scientific hubris. Short phrases like 'darkened skies' and 'untamed wilderness' evoke these themes visually and emotionally, emphasizing the Romantic reverence for nature and the sublime experience.
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Answer the following questions based on the summary and context provided. Use complete sentences where appropriate.
1.
What are three key themes of the Romantic movement as reflected in Frankenstein?
[2 marks]2.
Explain in one sentence how Victor Frankenstein's obsession relates to Romantic ideals.
[2 marks]3.
Identify a phrase from the summary that illustrates the contrast between nature and science.
[1 mark]4.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romantic literature?
[1 mark]Aa) Focus on emotion
Bb) Reverence for nature
Cc) Emphasis on scientific fact over emotion
Dd) Celebration of individualism
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Describe in your own words how Shelley uses imagery to emphasize the Sublime in nature.
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Identify one literary device Shelley employs in the summary and explain its effect.
[2 marks]7.
Analyze the significance of the phrase 'darkened skies' in the context of Romantic themes.
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Identify and explain one aspect of the Romantic era that Shelley incorporates into Frankenstein.
[2 marks]9.
Creative Writing Prompt: Write a short scene where the natural landscape reflects a character's inner emotional state. Include specific imagery and evoke Romantic themes.
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- 12/31/2025
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