Frankenstein — Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley
A brief introduction
Victor Frankenstein’s scientific ambition leads him to create a living being, then abandon it. As creator and creature struggle with the consequences, the novel asks what we owe to those affected by our choices.
Why read it today?
Explore ambition, responsibility, belonging through the choices, conflicts and relationships in this classic. Use the question below as a starting point for your own reading.
Ideas to reflect on
Ambition · Responsibility · Belonging
Does creating something also mean accepting responsibility for its future?
Reading guidance
Older teenagers and adults; violence, death and disturbing themes.
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