Inspired by genius... driven by madness. In a quest for immortality, one man is about to create an unspeakable terror.
Under the direction of Kenneth Branagh, a talented cast and crew bring this thrilling, erotic and visually stunning new interpretation of Mary Shelley's haunting story to life. With Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro covered in amazing make-up effects and delivering an astounding performance, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is an inspired version of one of history's most enduring and terrifying horror stories. |
Plot OverviewClick to access Sparknotes 'Plot Overview' of Mary Shelley's original novel. This will help develop your understanding of the narrative structure, and identify the key events of the text.
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CharactersRead Sparknotes 'Analysis of Major Characters' to get a greater insight into Victor Frankenstein, The Monster, and Robert Walton. This will help you to apply this understanding to the Branagh film version.
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ThemesFollow the link to access Sparknotes 'Themes, Motifs & Symbols' to deepen your knowledge of author's and director's craft in relation to their comments on society, humanity and the real world.
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Attempt to complete this on-line quiz via Sparknotes. This quiz is based on the novel, and not the film, so you should read the original text first!
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Access Cliff Notes 'Study Help Famous Quotes' to help your study of the text for the end of year examinations. Choose any ten quotations and translate them in to your own words and then explain their importance.
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This link will take you to the screenplay of 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' written by Steph Lady, James Hart and Frank Darabont. Read this great resource to help you identify useful quotes for your essays!
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Pre-reading TasksMary Shelley's novel is called 'Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus'. Research the Greek Myth of Prometheus and identify as many links as possible between the story of Prometheus and the character of Victor Frankenstein.
Watch 'Mythic Warrior - Guardians of the Legend' animated tales version of 'Prometheus and Pandora's Box' to help your research. |
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PrometheusFollow the link to access the Ancient History Encyclopedia website to read their definition of the Greek Myth of Prometheus. Try to identify the 'moral of the story' and evaluate if this also applies to Victor Frankenstein.
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PandoraThe story of 'Pandora's Box' is directly related to the tale of Prometheus. From the 'Mythic Warriors' animated tale and the Ancient History Encyclopedia versions, identify which message can be applied to Frankenstein.
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Mary ShelleyClick to access this very short video and written information on the life of Mary Shelley via Biography.Com. Identify some of her real life experiences that influenced the writing of her horror story 'Frankenstein'.
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Original NovelExtend your understanding of Mary Shelley's original text by reading the complete novel on-line. As you read the text, you could play the Audio-Book, too, to support your comprehension and reading speed.
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Audio BookSupport your reading of Mary Shelley's novel by listening to this Audio-Book version of the full text. Have a written copy in front of you whilst listening to the reading. It includes Mary Shelley's own introduction to her tale...
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Graphic NovelClassical Comics have produced a stunning version of Mary Shelley's original text, fully supported by visually stunning drawings. This comic strip version is available in our library and is a great way to support your comprehension.
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