Parent Guide > Excerpt from "Frankenstein": Letters III and IV
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Excerpt from "Frankenstein": Letters III and IV" by Mary Shelley.
In this excerpt from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, an explorer writes letters to his sister, describing his voyage.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Human vs. Nature and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?" and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Excerpt from "Frankenstein": Letters III and IV" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: