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16. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.5
16.1 Frankenstein Science and Responsibility
Chapter 16.1
Frankenstein: Unpacking Science, Ethics, and Responsibility
Explore how Mary Shelley's narrative architecture transforms a Gothic tale into a timeless warning about scientific hubris and moral accountability.
What You'll Learn
Shelley's frame narrative distributes moral accountability across multiple character voices.
Key terms include scientific hubris, Promethean ambition, and epistolary framework.
Geographical settings mirror Victor's escalating moral transgression and ethical exile.
The novel's warnings connect directly to contemporary bioethics and genetic engineering.
What You'll Practice
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Students analyze how embedded narratives reinforce themes of ethical responsibility.
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Questions explore vocabulary including hubris, accountability, and cautionary tale structure.
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Learners connect Shelley's narrative techniques to modern biotechnology ethics debates.
Why This Matters
Analyzing Frankenstein's ethical themes develops the critical thinking and moral reasoning skills essential for navigating complex decisions in literature, science, and civic life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Scientific Hubris
Narrative Structure
Ethical Responsibility
Promethean Ambition
Literary Analysis
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