In my senior year of high school, my class studied Frankenstein. Being a senior and having this assignment so late in the year, I could of cared less about the novel “Frankenstein”. But now in my first year in college and having to read Frankenstein again, I have come to a completely new understanding of the novel Frankenstein. Now when I’m researching or studying Frankenstein, I no longer think of the book as this and nothing else. But now after going through the book a second time, and reading Frankenstein in a more deeper way, I can actually, see how sophisticated and great this book really is. There are so many elements in this novel, and since Frankenstein is a frame story there are multiple stories to read that eventually come together and intertwine which makes this book even better. Researching this novel has been a pain looking for sources, but now that I know how I am going to approach my paper, I can see that this essay will be great. For more info or facts on Frankenstein visit this link: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/facts.htmlWednesday, March 28, 2012
Learning Frankenstein by Ian Beck
In my senior year of high school, my class studied Frankenstein. Being a senior and having this assignment so late in the year, I could of cared less about the novel “Frankenstein”. But now in my first year in college and having to read Frankenstein again, I have come to a completely new understanding of the novel Frankenstein. Now when I’m researching or studying Frankenstein, I no longer think of the book as this and nothing else. But now after going through the book a second time, and reading Frankenstein in a more deeper way, I can actually, see how sophisticated and great this book really is. There are so many elements in this novel, and since Frankenstein is a frame story there are multiple stories to read that eventually come together and intertwine which makes this book even better. Researching this novel has been a pain looking for sources, but now that I know how I am going to approach my paper, I can see that this essay will be great. For more info or facts on Frankenstein visit this link: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/facts.html
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I agree that Frankenstein is definitely better once it is read deeply and explored.
ReplyDeleteMichael Garcia
I have the same feeling, having read Frankenstein a few times one starts to get a better understanding of the novel. The story never changes, but the reader does. You start connecting with different characters in the story, personally, I do not even see the creature anymore, I see it as just a part of Victor's imagination.
ReplyDeleteAlex Stofferan
Ha! I'm not sure if anyone even reads it the first time around in high school! I did the same thing! It was the end of the year and I tuned out as well. Maybe our old teachers should read these posts as evaluations?... Or maybe not.
ReplyDeleteI also think this was far more interesting this time around, and I actually spent the time to read this book. The intertwining of stories shows truly how great of an author Shelley is.
ReplyDelete-Cassidy Park
Frankenstein seemed like a boaring novel in high school, i just wanted to watch the film. Now that reserching and comparing the novel, and going into depth, there is always something new that you read that probbably you misread in the novel.
ReplyDeleteyvette ortiz
The story as a whole is truly excellent all things considered, as it is even relevant nearling 150 years later. There were a lot of passages and word choices that could be changed for a more direct and story-driven narrative, but it really is worth diving into on an in-depth level. Glad you got a solid direction on your paper as well!
ReplyDeleteBrian McNulty
frankenstein seem to be a boring novel but when i read it it was ok i guess. i like the way that mary shelley made out the characters in the novel and how she related the things in her life
ReplyDeleteIt was a great novel, and I agree with you, having to read this book in senior year at the last moment did not make me enjoy this book. When reading it again at a college level you have a better understanding of the novel. This time around I enjoyed the novel more.
ReplyDeleteMichael Trammell
I actually could have done without having to read this book twice AND doing two research papers on it. I mean don't get me wrong It's a great book but out of the million of books out there you would think teachers would have a little more variety
ReplyDeleteagreed, i didnt even bother reading this novel my senior year but the second time around does grab your attention more.
ReplyDeleteThis novel was very interesting the title Frankenstein just grabs a readers attension just by the title. Good novel and very well written by shelley
ReplyDeleteThe book is complicated and great. It's mind blowing to imagine Shelley coming up with all of the story. It must've been an admirable sight to see her work and read it as it progressed.
ReplyDeleteGilberto Flores
Can't say that I ever remember reading Frankenstein in High School. That goes to show how much I just wanted it to be over. Had it not been for this class I don't think I ever would have picked up the book to read it. I am glad I did though because I actually enjoyed it and the way Shelley brought different elements together.
ReplyDeleteGilbert Rangel
I still remember reading Frankenstein from high school. It wasn't really fun. Frankenstein is a little bit more bearable, I guess, but I still wouldn't want to read it that badly.
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