Chapter 15.1

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In this section, the monster finds three books (yay books!).

1.       Sorrows of Werter: A collection of letters written by a young passionate artist.

a.       This work brings the monster to the realization that “there was none to lament my annihilation. My person was hideous and my stature gigantic.” 

                                                               i.      What does this mean?

                                                             ii.      How does this lead him to an existential crisis? 

2.       Plutarch’s Lives: A series of biographies of men, highlighting their virtues and vices.

a.       The monster learns about

b.      This leads him to believe that people should be

c.       And not

3.       Paradise Lost: A poetic version of the fall of man (Adam, Eve, the apple, etc.)

a.       The monster first compares himself to which biblical character?  ___________

                                                               i.      How are they alike?  How are they different?

b.      How does the monster find out about his creation?

c.       Then the monster compares himself to _______ instead.

                                                               i.      Why?

If you were to provide the monster with three works (at least one book, but you can choose music albums or works of art) what would they be and why?  What would he learn from them?  Write one neat, well thought out paragraph for each.