April 26th

1. Quiz- Frankenstein, chapters 1-21.

2. Characterization and Frankenstein.

You will need to go through this process a minimum of four times with the character you have been assigned.

You will be drawing the character on the large paper. While the drawing is fun, it is not the sole part of the assignment.

Characterization: The manner/method in which an author creates a character.
Asking HOW and WHY an author develops a character in the manner in which
it is created.

Method of performing characterization:

1. Carefully pick an adjective that you feel describes the character. Think to the personality
of the character, versus physical. (Often the physical description supports the personality
characterization).

2. Ask yourself why you named this characteristic....

3. What textual evidence supports the conclusion of this adjective. Multiple examples.
3 minimum. Have the quotations and the citation in your notes.)

4. Ask what is the reasoning that the author creates the character with this specific
personality trait?
How does it serve the meaning of the text? How is this character "working" for this text?

5. Rinse and repeat... pick another adjective. (a minimum of FOUR adjectives and supporting evidence)

You will be examining:

• Victor Frankenstein
• Robert Walton
• Henry Clerval
• The Creature

3. When you have finished your character sketches... you will have time to read or work on final presentations.