Objective: The motive for William’s murder appears to have been theft. Elizabeth is overcome with guilt because she thinks the murder is her fault because she placed the stolen locket that is thought to have been the motive on William’s neck. The objective of this lesson is to discuss objects.
1. What is the significance of the locket Elizabeth gave to William?
The significance of the locket Elizabeth gave to William is that it is a picture of his mother.
2. Why did she give it to William? Why is it thought that the locket was motive for the crime?
She gave it to William because she did not need it, she felt he needed it so he could remember his mother. It is thought that the locket is the motive for the crime because it is a very valuable locket.
3. Why would Elizabeth feel guilty for William’s murder?
Elizabeth would feel guilty for William's murder because the locket is expensive and that is believed to be the reason he was murdered.
4. Why does the apparent motive for the crime make Elizabeth think Justine is innocent?
Elizabeth thinks Justine is innocent because Justine is a nice girl that is not troubled in any way, the family takes good care of her. She has no reason to want the locket.
5. Review the evidence in William’s murder and write (detailed paragraph) an argument for or against the locket being the motive.
5. Review the evidence in William’s murder and write (detailed paragraph) an argument for or against the locket being the motive.
The locket is the motive for the murder because when you walk to the crime scene and see that the locket is missing when he had it before, this has to be the motive because it was the only valuable thing William had at the time.
6. Define objects. Write a detailed paragraph describing the use of objects in a plot and how Shelley uses objects to add motive or tension to the plot. Include examples, such as the locket as a motive for murder.
Objects are a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed. Some objects in Frankenstein are the Bible, the locket, and light and fire. Mary Shelley uses objects in her plot to make there be more tension. She also uses it because it creates confusion and curiosity to the readers because people make their own assumptions of what really happens.
6. Define objects. Write a detailed paragraph describing the use of objects in a plot and how Shelley uses objects to add motive or tension to the plot. Include examples, such as the locket as a motive for murder.
Objects are a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed. Some objects in Frankenstein are the Bible, the locket, and light and fire. Mary Shelley uses objects in her plot to make there be more tension. She also uses it because it creates confusion and curiosity to the readers because people make their own assumptions of what really happens.
7. Write a detailed paragraph that analyzes Elizabeth’s assumption that William’s death is somehow her fault. Discuss how this attitude illustrates Elizabeth’s gentle nature. Use quotes from the novel to support your conclusions.
Before the execution, Elizabeth pleads to Victor to make the right decision. Everyone knows that Victor did not do it. Elizabeth feels that William's death is her fault because she cannot stop the execution even though she doesn't have the power to (she isn't in the position and she literally cannot stop the execution. Victor is the only one that can). This shows that she is gentle natured because she is trying her best to save an innocent man but she can't; therefore, she grieves over it and feels that it is her fault. Victor had a quote about Elizabeth: "She is full of sensibility and intellect."
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