Chapter 28: Frankenstein: Creature, Creator, Ambition & Isolation

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Frankenstein: Creature, Creator, Ambition & Isolation: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Literature Long-Answer Questions

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EdexcelLit.28.1 Use your knowledge of the whole text to analyse how Mary Shelley presents Victor, the creature, dual narrative and responsibility in Frankenstein. Refer to specific moments and methods. (12 marks)

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EdexcelLit.28.2 Explore how Mary Shelley develops one important character or relationship connected with Victor, the creature, dual narrative and responsibility. Use your knowledge of the whole text. (20 marks)

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EdexcelLit.28.3 Discuss the importance of Romanticism, scientific ambition and the Prometheus myth in shaping readers' understanding of Frankenstein. Refer to specific moments and writer's methods. (20 marks)

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EdexcelLit.28.4 Evaluate how far Victor, the creature, dual narrative and responsibility is central to Frankenstein. Use closed-book references, methods and context to support your judgement. (24 marks)

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Understand the key principles behind Frankenstein: Creature, Creator, Ambition & Isolation.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.