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Exploring the character of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Mary Shelley presents Frankenstein as a hubristic character by looking at selected extracts from the novel ‘Frankenstein’. Key learning points: - Victor Frankenstein is portrayed as a highly hubristic and...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Logistics and Realism of Building Frankenstein's Monster
In this video, the speaker discusses the logistics and complications of creating Frankenstein's monster by assembling body parts from different donors. They emphasize the need for respect and ethical considerations when discussing such a...
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Frankenstein (1910)
Frankenstein is a 1910 American short silent horror film produced by Edison Studios. It was directed by J. Searle Dawley, who also wrote the one-reeler's screenplay, broadly basing his "scenario" on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel...
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The Story of Frankenstein for Kids | Monsters
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, written in 1818, is often called the first science fiction novel. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates life—but cannot control the consequences. The “monster” he brings to life...
Bedtime History
The Story of Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, written in 1818, is often called the first science fiction novel. It tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates life—but cannot control the consequences. The “monster” he brings to life...
National Theatre
Frankenstein: A Character Study of the Creature
This video discusses the character of the creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, highlighting the importance of giving the creature a voice and exploring his struggle to belong and be accepted by society. It also examines the themes of...
Epic Reads
THIS MONSTROUS THING by Mackenzi Lee | Official Book Trailer
This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee – available September 22, 2015. Video produced by Blooming Studios – www.bloomingstudios.org Subscribe to Epic Reads! -'http://goo.gl/2vD4rM' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Reads! - In 1818...
Curated Video
Frankenstein inspiring the monster
The tale of a curious scientist who creates a sapient but grotesque Creature in a scientific experiment gone wrong has shaped science fiction writing for generations. Written by Mary Shelley in 1818, it defined a whole new genre of...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 3, Chapters 5-7 Summary
Victor returns to Switzerland in a fragile state after losing another loved one. The Frankenstein family plans for a happy occasion, but it’s overshadowed by the monster’s deadly threats. Victor is finally pushed over the edge and...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 7-9 Summary
The final part of the monster’s story describes how his intellectual enlightenment led to a major identity crisis. Things go from bad to worse when the monster experiences a crushing rejection, followed by a traumatic and bloody journey...
PBS
The Evolution of Science Fiction (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - 3 Ways to Structure a Comparative Essay (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll show you three different structures for a comparative essay: block, alternating and integrated. We’ll guide you through each of these essay structures using the same question and thesis from our previous lesson....
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Identifying features of the Gothic genre in the plot of ‘Frankenstein’
Pupil outcome: I can identify features of the Gothic genre in the plot of 'Frankenstein' in 'Frankenstein'. Key learning points: - Gothic literature is literature that evokes feelings of mystery, fear and terror. - The horrifying events...
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The real experiments that inspired Frankenstein
When Mary Shelley published her iconic novel in 1818, raising the dead seemed to be the near-future. Join the Video Lab!ref='http://bit.ly/video-lab' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Lab! Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has been reimagined...
Then & Now
1816: The Year Without a Summer, Prometheus & Frankenstein
In 1816, the Year Without a Summer left Europe destitute, hungry and recovering from the Napoleonic Wars. When Mount Tambora erupted the skies blackened, and young poets on a trip to Geneva became stuck indoors. Amongst them was Mary...
Royal Opera House
Frankenstein – The Creature comes alive (The Royal Ballet)
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Frankenstein
Perfect for Halloween! In this child-friendly retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, scientist Victor takes on his biggest laboratory experiment ever—creating life. But when he successfully brings the green giant to life, Victor is so...
Extra Credits
Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus - Extra Sci Fi - #1
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein launched the entire genre of science fiction. What made it unique? What did Shelley create, and how did her view of the possibilities of science shape the way we imagine our world even today? Subscribe for...
Royal Opera House
Liam Scarlett on bringing Frankenstein to life (The Royal Ballet)
The Royal Ballet’s Artist in Residence Liam Scarlett has become known for ballets that marry highly expressive movement, sophisticated musical response and dark psychological depth – in such works for The Royal Ballet as Asphodel...
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Frankenstein: The Sorrows of Young Werther - Extra Sci Fi - #3
Frankenstein's monster discovered three books that shaped his understanding of the world, including the Sorrows of Young Werther. Werther's unrequited love for a woman eventually leads him to commit suicide. Frankenstein's monster wants...
Extra Credits
Frankenstein: Plutarch's Lives - Extra Sci Fi - #4
Start your free 1-month trial for The Great Courses Plus!ef='http://ow.ly/d2U530egc5R' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Plus! Mary Shelley drew heavily from the style of biography first pioneered by Plutarch, creating characters like...
Extra Credits
Frankenstein: Paradise Lost - Extra Sci Fi - #5
Start your free 1-month trial for The Great Courses Plus!ef='http://ow.ly/of7l30egc90' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Plus! Paradise Lost told the story of Satan, a creation who rejected his creator just like Frankenstein's monster...