Description
Forget Boris Karloff! The real story is scarier because it examines real, human desires and capabilities.
A brilliant student, Victor Frankenstein, comes upon the knowledge of creating life. Expecting glory and hoping to benefit humanity, Frankenstein creates a man - only to discover that creation carries more consequences and responsibilities than he foresaw. The resulting tragedy speaks directly to some of the issues facing us in science and medicine today.
Years later, Robert Walton is a young man driven by his desire for knowledge and exploration - he wants to make his mark on the world. But he finds something entirely different. As the sea ice closes in on his ship, he and his crew sight a strange, gigantic being driving a dogsled across the frozen wasteland, finally disappearing into the distance. The next day they find an ill and dying man floating on a fragment of ice and persuade him to come on board for his safety. As his ship lies trapped by the surrounding ice, Walton spends many hours talking with the ill man, a Victor Frankenstein of Geneva. As they talk, Frankenstein slowly reveals his story to Walton.
Frankenstein Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' Frankenstein Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 16–18 • Grades 10–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
Author Biography: Learn more about Mary Shelley.
Background Information: Explore the history of science, discoveries, literary movements, and politics in the early 1800s, providing context for the book.
Before-You-Read Activities: Do various activities like reading the play Faust and writing a critique, mapwork, conducting research, and participating in a Bible study.
Vocabulary: Learn and understand words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Discover the various literary techniques used in the book, including understanding words in context and using a dictionary, analyzing characterization, exploring the concept of framing, examining setting and mood, identifying allusions, observing parallel characters, noticing foreshadowing, recognizing the power of adjectives, understanding the Gothic and romantic novel genres, interpreting tone and irony, considering verisimilitude, comparing and contrasting elements, exploring metaphors, studying the role of the narrator, identifying protagonists and antagonists, understanding conflicts and climaxes, recognizing paradoxes, and appreciating thematic elements.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on the moral lessons and character values conveyed in the story, such as exploring motivations, understanding hubris and pride, friendship and its impact, contemplating the concept of death, grappling with guilt and sin, acknowledging human goodness, taking responsibility for our actions, revenge, examining man's nature and purpose, understanding our responsibility to God and His creation, reflecting on ambition, and considering the framework of morality.
Activities and Writing Assignments: the themes of naturalism, participate in discussions, and select from multiple essay prompts. Additionally, participate in creating and performing a dramatic scene based on the book and conduct further research to deepen your understanding.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the Frankenstein novel
- A copy of the Frankenstein study guide
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (student-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for top quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
Features and Benefits FAQ - Progeny Press ELA PDF Study Guide:
Why Schools & Families Love Our Study Guides:
- Faith-Based Curriculum: Each guide is rooted in Christian values, helping students grow academically while learning in a faith-aligned environment
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- Biblical Connections: Every study promotes meaningful discussions that tie literature themes to Scripture and real-life application.
- Adaptable for Any Setting: Works beautifully in homeschools, classrooms, or co-ops and supports different learning styles and teaching methods.
- Thoughtfully Structured Lessons: Integrates literature analysis with biblical truth, helping students strengthen both academic understanding and spiritual growth.
- Engaging, Hands-On Activities: Includes projects, creative assignments, research papers, writing assignments, and interactive exercises that support reading comprehension and make learning memorable.
- No Busywork: Every activity is purposeful, faith-filled, and designed to deepen understanding—not fill time.
- Comprehensive Literature Coverage: Features classic and contemporary works that build strong literary foundations and critical thinking.
- Support for Parents & Teachers: Includes practical tips, clear instructions, and full answer keys to make teaching simple and effective.
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