Frankenstein vocab (one post by the end of the book)

For Frankenstein you're required to make one vocabulary post during the course of the novel. Your post should look like this:

Word (that you didn't know the definition of or were unsure of)

Context (give the sentence that it appeared in)

Definition (after looking up meanings, write a definition of the word in your own words)

Sentence (come up with your own interesting sentence that uses the word in context)


Be sure you don't repeat a word that's already been done, and be sure to sign your name!

Frankenstein ch. 1-9 analysis: Prometheus parallels?

Mary Shelly gave her novel the second title, The Modern Prometheus.

From reading through chapter nine, select a section of the text (ex. a specific passage, event, or detail; not chapters 1-9 as a whole, so everyone has something to talk about!), and analyze how within that section Victor Frankenstein is a modern Prometheus and/or there are interesting connections with the myth.

Be sure to include at least one illustrative quote from your section (with pg #, please) as you discuss parallels, or notable differences within general similarities, with the Greek myth.

For example, maybe think about: What causes Victor Frankenstein to embark on his isolated, unnatural pursuit? What does it mean to be a creator and what are the responsibilities that are inherent in creating? How does Victor Frankenstein ultimately differ from Prometheus? What is the significance of each man’s punishment? How is fire relevant in both?

Sign your name!

Faust p. 163-327 Passage Analysis

Select a passage that you find particularly interesting and important from pages 163-327.

Type the passage (and be sure to cite it with page #).

Then tear that sucker apart, thinking about what it does & means as a whole, but also through its phrases and words. In addition to characterization and theme, think about motifs, symbols, parallels with other texts we've studied, and Romantic characteristics.

Please don't repeat passages that others have already analyzed.

I look forward to reading what you have to say!

"Rime" Motif Exploration (due Friday night)

Choose a motif (colors? celestial objects? eyes? music? animals? whatever...) that you found most interesting in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," and explore how this motif functions and what you think it adds to the poem.

For example, you may want to consider: What does the motif "do"? What does it emphasize or reveal? Is it ever symbolic? Does it connect with thematic elements or character development?

Be sure to include and analyze a few quotes / specific details from the poem that contain your motif.

If a previous poster chose the same motif as you, be sure to build off of what he or she wrote or explore the motif in a different way, and don't simply repeat.

(**Consider this a pre-write / exploration of ideas for the essay you'll be writing...you will hopefully gain ideas from others and start to form what your thesis might be through your writing**)

Be sure to include your name.

The Tempest Act IV passage analysis

For this post, I'd like you to select a passage from Act IV that you find particularly important / interesting / central to meaning / confusing (whatever, just have a reason).

Type the passage (including citation, of course) and then analyze the heck out of it. Look at the language, phrasing, and overall connections to the text. What questions does it bring up? Does it have multiple meanings? Does it connect with any motifs or central ideas? Does it further develop character and/or conflict?

Be sure to consider the details of the passage and the passage as a whole.

Don't use the same passage as someone else; however, I'd LOVE it if you'd build on / respond to some of your peers' posts.

Also, be sure to sign your name (first name with last initial is fine).

The Tempest Vocabulary (must do a post by the end of the play)

For The Tempest you're required to make one vocabulary post during the course of the play. Your post should look like this:

Word (that you didn't know the definition of or were unsure of)

Context (give the sentence that it appeared in with citation of Act.scene.line(s))

Definition (after looking up meanings, write a definition of the word in your own words)

Sentence (come up with your own interesting sentence that uses the word in context)


Be sure you don't repeat a word that's already been done, and be sure to sign your name!