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English IV
Of the three most recent essays - Robotics, Birkerts, and Simulation - choose ONE to revise for a 100-point grade:
  • Search below for the associated prompt
  • Clean up the draft you've chosen
  • Print two copies of that essay to bring to class
  • If sources were involved, then have those as well
Regardless of topic, each person should give and receive two sets of comments. Final revisions are due Wednesday, printed, with sources. All essays should be at least 500 words, formatted according to MLA, including a "Works Cited" page.

English II
Your homework is to read through p126 (Vol II: Ch 3). This will take you up through the beginning of the creature's story, so we can compare the POV. For homework credit, answer the following in complete sentences, citing the text:
  • Explain in what ways Victor feels responsible for Justine's (and William's) death.
  • Describe his reaction to the death of Justine and William, physically and emotionally(102-4)
  • Describe Elizabeth's response to the same deaths (104-5)
  • In contrast, describe the effects on both characters of visiting the Alps (106-7)
  • Explain the quote from Percy Shelley (on 111) as it relates to the environment
  • What physical description of the creature leads the reader to believe it is superhuman?
  • What are the creature's reasons for confronting Victor? (113-6)
  • Describe the change in language that occurs with the change in POV (beginning Ch 3)
  • What kinds of experiences and lessons are learned in the first few days, including his first encounter with humans (besides Victor)?
  • Describe his "hovel," its location, and the people who live next to him (122-6)

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