Read each of the statements below concerning the themes you will encounter while reading Frankenstein. Then state briefly in 1-2 sentences your opinion of the thematic statement in column #1. In column #2, you will speculate on somebody else's opinion (How else might someone think about this idea?)


1.) Technology will eventually solve most of our problems.




2.) Companionship is a basic need that is important as food or shelter




3.) People make judgments about a person based on his or her appearance.




4.) Every child needs “mothering” in order to become “human.”




5.) Science should explore every possible angle for the progress of humankind even if the advancement appears to go against religion or natural law.




6.) Being ambitious in reaching your goals is more important than family, friends, and having an intimate relationship.




7.) Isolating ourselves will
magnify our problems rather than resolve them.






8.) Being attractive is a determining factor in one’s success in society






9.) . Death is a natural part of life and should not be tampered with.






10.) Religion should not play a role in science and vice versa.






Thematic Statement

What I think

What Someone Else Thinks