To sort of continue my classic era, I read Frankenstein for English, and let me tell you, no one should be scared of classic books.
One common misconception about this book I would like to clear up immediately is that Frankenstein is THE CREATOR not THE CREATED, if that makes since. The Creature is just that, no more, no less. Frankenstein is the scientist that created the creature. Do not feel bad, I thought the same thing until I began reading this.
I do not think I need to give a synopsis of this book, as you all know the story, but I will for anyone that requires a bit of redundancy.
Frankenstein, fascinated by the art of human life, begins finding the secrets to life, and how he can re-create it. Once he creates the creature however, he realizes what a horrible mistake he has made, and the rest of the book I will allow you all to read.
Let me tell you, my English teacher really helped me understand this book better than I ever could have hopped to have on my own. This book goes so much deeper than your average book. Honestly, it is inspiring if you read into what is happening. This book shows the conflict between creator and created, and what it is like for a living creature to be able to communicate with its creator, as well as the conflict that results in not having any access to a significant other or any means to carry on your breed.
This book, without my English teacher, would have received a flat 8/10, since that is about the range I give most classic books, but with the new knowledge I possess, I would have to say that this book gets a 9.5/10, because I simply cannot give this book a 10/10. Let me tell you though, it came so close. I am happy I added this book to my arsenal of knowledge, and hope that all of you will do the same.
Unfortunately, my next year of high school, I will be taking AP Language and Composition, which has a LOT of non-fiction. This means that the normal books that I have come to love (and that I hope you have as well) will be much more insignificant, and this site will be swamped with non-fiction. However, there are many positive impacts this has on you as my readers. If you do not enjoy my constant posts on futuristic fiction, then you will now have an outlet to something you personally enjoy. I also coined a term for this, which I am sure someone else has said as well, "Today's fiction is tomorrow's reality," and I think that alone will carry me through my year of non-fiction. I hope everyone is doing great, and, soon, have a great summer.
I do not think I need to give a synopsis of this book, as you all know the story, but I will for anyone that requires a bit of redundancy.
Frankenstein, fascinated by the art of human life, begins finding the secrets to life, and how he can re-create it. Once he creates the creature however, he realizes what a horrible mistake he has made, and the rest of the book I will allow you all to read.
Let me tell you, my English teacher really helped me understand this book better than I ever could have hopped to have on my own. This book goes so much deeper than your average book. Honestly, it is inspiring if you read into what is happening. This book shows the conflict between creator and created, and what it is like for a living creature to be able to communicate with its creator, as well as the conflict that results in not having any access to a significant other or any means to carry on your breed.
This book, without my English teacher, would have received a flat 8/10, since that is about the range I give most classic books, but with the new knowledge I possess, I would have to say that this book gets a 9.5/10, because I simply cannot give this book a 10/10. Let me tell you though, it came so close. I am happy I added this book to my arsenal of knowledge, and hope that all of you will do the same.
Unfortunately, my next year of high school, I will be taking AP Language and Composition, which has a LOT of non-fiction. This means that the normal books that I have come to love (and that I hope you have as well) will be much more insignificant, and this site will be swamped with non-fiction. However, there are many positive impacts this has on you as my readers. If you do not enjoy my constant posts on futuristic fiction, then you will now have an outlet to something you personally enjoy. I also coined a term for this, which I am sure someone else has said as well, "Today's fiction is tomorrow's reality," and I think that alone will carry me through my year of non-fiction. I hope everyone is doing great, and, soon, have a great summer.