Frankenstein Character Analysis through Point of View and ...



Assignment: To write a five-paragraph characterization essay showing how literary elements portray either the character of Victor Frankenstein or the Creature.

Literary Elements: (Choose 2)

❖ Setting/Mood

❖ Symbolism

❖ Point of View/Tone

❖ Conflict

❖ Figurative Language/Imagery

Methods of Characterization: (Choose at least 1)

❖ The character’s motivation

❖ Words and/or actions of the character

❖ Shift in the attitude or value of the character, as revealed through his/her actions, words, and/or thoughts

❖ Reaction of other characters

❖ Inner thoughts and/or feelings of the character

❖ Physical description of the character

Format: A complete introduction with hook, bridge and thesis.

A thesis statement which includes:

• the author, title and genre of the novel

• two specified literary elements/at least one moc

• strong character inference words that align with appropriate literary elements, in correct order

• effective diction and phrasing (precision of language)

• bolded/circled key words

3 Body Paragraphs

• Effective topic sentence with inference word (defined) and literary element being developed

• Scene summary: transition from topic sentence to key details of scene

• Effective lead-in to quotation with correct punctuation

• Effective quotation/example which supports explanation

• Explanations for quotations that connect to and proves your thesis - how does the literary element reveal your character inference?

• Strategic repetition of key words (includes definition of inference word and synonyms underlined)

Complete Conclusion Paragraph

o Restatement of thesis with key words bolded/circled

o Summary of main points

o Insight about life and/or people

F.C.A.’s:

o The essay follows the detailed format

o The essay stays in present tense and third person throughout

o This essay employs at least two different literary elements to support inference choices

o Each paragraph includes at least two quotations from the text

o GSP

o 3 correctly used Frankenstein vocabulary words that are circled/underlined

o Strategic repetition of (underlined) key words, including definition of inference word and synonyms

o The essay displays clear and insightful thinking and uses strong examples to support thesis.

o The essay displays clear and organized use of transition words and phrases within each paragraph and from one paragraph to the next

o Thorough brainstorming

o Final draft includes a completed self evaluation and peer evaluation

Rough Draft Due for Peer Editing Tue, May 15

Final Draft Due Wed, May 16-Fri, May 18

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