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Rewriting Frankenstein
How can your environments impact who you are and the choices you make? Pick one of the following scenes from the play. Think about how the situation affected the Monster. Think about how if the scene unfolded differently, the Monster may have changed. Rewrite one of the following to show how they would have impacted the Monster and his choices in life if the situation had been different. 1. 2. 3. 4. When Frankenstein sees the monster for the first time and his reaction is to run away When the monster is in a town, where dogs and towns people are after him When Felix shoots the monster When the monster kills William

Your scene should have between 2-4 characters. 1 or 2 of these characters may be your own characters (not from the play). Your scene will have two parts: 1. What happens to the monster (the situation) 2. His choices as a result (the impact) Which scene will you rewrite? What is the situation in the scene? What do others do to the Monster? The scene is when Frankenstein meets up with the monster and his reaction is to run away. The monster has just come alive and is still very confused of what is happening around him since he has just been created. Frankenstein gets scared of the monster he gets worried because it looked scary and freaky. They (The people who see the monster and Frankenstein) dont accept the monster because of his appearance; they all say things to his face and think hes some gross kind of creature. Frankenstein acts scared and freaked out because of the monster. The other characters in the scene are also chasing, shooting and being to the monster.

How will you change the situation? How might things happen differently during the scene? So when Frankenstein meets up with the monster instead of acting all scared he greets him nicely and helps educate the monster so that he knows how to act like as a human being. However, the monster knows that he is different from other people, but he can still accept that because Frankenstein is helping. He also lets other people know that the monster is his friend and protects him from getting attack. When people first see the monster they will attack and tries to protect Frankenstein, this makes

How does this affect the Monster? What impact does it have on his life? What choices does he make as a result? The monster seeks revenge because even the person who created him is scared of him. The monster also feels like everyone is afraid of him without even getting to know him. The impact that it has on his life is he went from being a good person to a bad person and now I think he hates his life. He makes bad choices and he chooses to take revenge and kill people who are related to Frankenstein instead of asking Frankenstein for the things he wants. The monster wants to go away and see life and as no one accepts him, that causes him to change and acts like the monster people want him to be like. The monster also sees himself in a reflection and things that he is very ugly, this causes him to do much more, that isnt such nice things that he chooses to do. He turns from being a good person to a bad person. He wants to take revenge because everyone is afraid of him, even his creator, Frankenstein. How will this affect the Monster? What impact will it have on his life? What choices will he make as a result? This will affect the monsters life quite a lot because first people will definitely like him more and it will also change the way he looks at the world and what he thinks about himself. Instead off hating everyone and everything around him, he will appreciate Frankenstein and at the same time it will also make Frankenstein a better person. I think how I rewrote the scene it has a good effect on the monster, Frankenstein, Elizabeth and the people around him, since people are being friendly to

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Criterion A: You compose a script that shows how a situation impacts the Monsters life using a lot of details (dialogue and stage directions).

Criterion B: You write in the form of a script, using the appropriate structures expected in a play script. Your scene builds appropriately.

Criterion C: Your write your characters to reflect their personalities and tone. Your script is free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

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You do not reach the standard described below. Your script reflects very limited imagination Your script does not use the Your script does not reflect the voice of and creativity. It does not show the organizational structures of a script. the characters. situation and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script is generally disorganized. Your script has very frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your script has no details (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects limited imagination and Your script sometimes uses the Your script sometimes reflects the creativity. It attempts to show the situation organizational structures of a script. voice of the characters. and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script is beginning to be organized Your script has frequent errors in Your script has insufficient details but lacks coherence. grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects some imagination and Your script usually uses the Your script often reflects the voice of creativity. It somewhat shows the situation organizational structures of a script. the characters. and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script is generally well-organized. Your script uses generally accurate Your script has adequate details (dialogue, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects imagination and Your script consistently uses the Your script often reflects the voice of creativity. It shows the situation and how it organizational structures of a script. the characters. impacted the Monsters life. Your script is usually well-organized. Your script consistently uses a formal Your script has substantial details The ideas build on each other. tone to explain. Your grammar, (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the punctuation, and spelling are accurate. Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects a lot of imagination and Your script uses the organizational Your script masterfully reflects the creativity. It clearly shows the situation and structures of a script in a sophisticated voice of the characters. how it impacted the Monsters life. manner. Your script shows a mastery of formal Your script has illustrative details Your script is consistently welltone to explain. Your grammar,

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(dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Include a title Describe each character Include a note on staging to explain how your staging choices (set design, costumes/props, effects) show the situation and its impact on the Monster Employ dialogue to show how the scene develops Include stage directions to show the action Use details to show the actions and emotions of the characters involved

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organized. The ideas build on each other in a sophisticated manner. Use the format of a script o Skip a line each time a new character speaks o Italicize the stage directions o Write dialogue by bolding character names Build the dialogue and action to first show what the situation is, then how the Monster is affected FONT SIZE = 12 punctuation, and spelling are completely accurate. Edit for spelling, punctuation, and grammar Use first person when writing the dialogue Use the type of language that the character would use when writing the dialogue

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Rewrite the scene using your ideas from the purple boxes above. Your scene should: Include A Note On Staging refer to page 6 in the Frankenstein play o Explain the set design o Explain the costumes and props o Explain lighting, sound, and special effects Include a paragraph to explain your choices for your Note On Staging Include descriptions of the characters refer to page 8 in the Frankenstein play o List each character and give a short (2-3 sentences) description of his/her appearance and personality Include stage directions (in italics) to indicate how the characters move and how they speak In your scene, include dialogue that will move the plot along and show how the new situation unfolds and how it impacts the Monsters life

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Set design: 1. Frankensteins Lab-Most equipments shown, specimens, machines -Characters involved=Monster, Clerval, Frankenstein 2. Village full of people- People selling food, Little cottages, Village is connected to a forest, Frankenstein putting up signs about the monster so that people can be aware, small bench for Frankenstein and the monster shown. Props: 1. People selling food 2. Cottages that people live in-Wooden Doors, Windows 3. Small bench for Frankenstein and Monster 4. Trees and bird chirping for forest connected to villages 5. Tailor Shop-Needles, Clothes, person selling-When Frankenstein takes the monster to the market to get some clothes. Back ground noises: 1. Birds chirping 2. People talking 3. Rain pouring 4. Lightning thrashes 5. Someone slamming the door-When Clerval gets mad and walks out of the the laboratory leaving Elizabeth, Frankenstein and the monster Characters Description:

Comment [JH1]: Good, this is clear Petanque, but you need to also ensure that you have a paragraph to explain your choices on stage!

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Frankenstein: He is a mad scientist who has created a monster but instead of turning his back on the monster and completely ignoring him Frankenstein takes care and helps him out like a good friend. He is nice, kind hearted, responsible. He is not short but not tall, so his height is around 170 cm, he is around 20 years old. Frankenstein is very energetic and an enthusiastic person Clerval: He is one of Frankensteins best friends, in the past he has been trying to stop him from creating the monster but since he didnt success he is confused and a little angry at Frankenstein . Clerval gets jealous really easily and he really tries to protect him and makes sure nobody steals his friend. Sometimes he is over protective and misunderstands a lot of things without trying to know the truth. A word that describes him would be jealous and easily sad\hurt. Monster: The monster is friendly and understanding. His name doesnt suite him at all, inside he is not a monster but his appearance does represents a monster. He understands Frankenstein and why he has created him but sometimes he gets confused and he LOVES to ask questions. His face is full scars and stiches; in the beginning he is wearing a ragged and torn shirt. He is around Frankensteins age but a few years younger. The monster looks like someone who has gotten burnt lots and lots of time. Elizabeth: Frankensteins friend from high school. She is very posh and stylish. She is 19 years old, so she is younger than Frankenstein. She calls Frankenstein, Victor. Elizabeth is very elegant but sometimes she can get crazy. She worries a lot about her appearance and how she looks, she thinks she is beautiful and is obsessed with her look. Sometimes she also cares about Frankenstein too much, she can be over protective. Narrator: The narrator is someone who supports the story and explains what is happening. He is wearing a pair of black harry potter glasses. He is very smart and knowledgeable looking. The looks very entertaining he is not fat but he is chubby. SCRIPT:

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Frankenstein and his new friend, the monster Frankensteins laboratory, in London. It was is raining; the room was dark, misty and as cold as snow. Specimens were are lying all over the place; the room was is about 7 meters high. Lightning strikes created creating a loud BAM! The room shakes as the monster comes to life and lifts his body up, like a zombie. While the monster is trying to get up, Frankenstein quickly runs up the stairs and tries to open the door. The monster hears knocking and Frankenstein urging to open the door, he quickly jumps up from the bed and staggers across the room to hide being something where he is not visible. Frankenstein opens the door. The light fades out slowly. Frankenstein comes in the room expecting the monster Frankenstein (Panting): Yes Yes Yes!!!, Thank you god! Finally my creations have has come AliWhat in the world! Where is the m-m-monster? While Frankenstein is searching the room, Clerval enters with a confused face Frankenstein (Happy): Clerval! Good to see you again! Clerval was is still shocked and confused, he replies in a soft voice. He doesnt look very happy though Clerval (Angry): Hi! And Frankenstein dont tell me- is this about the monster creating thing AGAIN?! You promised we would talk and catch up with things. Well obviously, now, everything is getting in the way Elizabeth takes a step in. She was is pinching her nose as she knocks at the door quietly. Elizabeth (Excited) : Victorrr!!! May I come in? Ive missed you a lot! Frankenstein: Ahh, hello my dear Elizabeth, good to see you again Frankenstein tries to act lively and put some expression in his voice but it is not happening Elizabeth: Why is everybody being so serious and un lively? Cmon Victor, this is not you at all! Where is the lively and energetic Victor gone? Frankenstein is still sad and looks gloomy. Clerval refuses to look Elizabeth in the eye. All of them were are facing down, apart from the monster. His is still behind the big box hiding and attempting to listen to what they are saying. Frankenstein (Monotone): Ummm Elizabeth, I just wanted to tell you something
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Before Frankenstein had finished his sentence, the monster knocks over a box of Frankensteins specimen Monster (Whispers): Ahhhhhhhh! Clerval (Whimpers): Frankenstein, Elizabeth did you hear that?! Clervals lips were are trembling, he quickly jumps and hides behind Frankenstein. The monster pokes his head out and he is now visible. Frankenstein: Ahh finally!!! My creation is finally ALIVE! CLERVAL MY CREATION HAS COME ALIVE! OPEN YOUR EYES! He takes a step closer to Clerval and dances with joy Clerval: (Staggers back) Urghh! Frankenstein! Frankenstein (Screams): Oh my god! Elizabeth, Clerval! Cant you see! The monster wont hurt you! I made him to help save humanity! He quickly runs over to the monster and offers his hands. However the monster is still confused. Frankenstein: Hello! Welcome to the world, I guess? Dont worry I wont hurt you. The monster mumbles something but nobody understands it. Elizabeth: (gasps) Ohhh Victor! Step away from him this instant! He might hurt you! Frankenstein totally ignores Elizabeth, he hands all his attention to the monster. Monster: Friend? Friend? No hurtFrankenstein: Yes, yes! No hurt, no hurt Elizabeth was is shocked and her expression was is Ive never seen anyone so ugly, oh no! Clearly Clerval was is just speechless but both of them had no idea what was going to emerge Elizabeth: Ahhhhhh! O-h-m-y-g-o-d! She nearly faintedfaints. The monster turns toward Elizabeth and Clerval. Clerval and Elizabeth each take a step back. Clerval is holding one arm in front of Elizabeth as if he was is protecting her. Frankenstein: Poor guy! Let me help you, now I will be your friend. Monster this is Elizabeth and Clerval, Clerval and Elizabeth, this is mine and our new friend. Ill try to give you a better name but, oh well!

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Clerval hesitates to take a step forward, but as he was trying to, however, Elizabeth stopped him. Frankenstein: Geezuz guys! There is no need to be scared! Hes nice and friendly, he wont hurt you! Elizabeth reaches for a knife Frankenstein uses to cut specimen and tries to throw it at the monster. Frankenstein: Nooooooooooo Elizabeth!!! Stopppppp right nowwwww Frankenstein runs over towards the monster and pushes him out of the way. Luckily no one is hurt. Monster: Me no hurt anyone, (grunts) Frankenstein: I have an idea! Why dont you guys calm down and reflect on what you just did! Frankenstein leads the monster out of the room and takes him to the market nearby. Then he goes to the tailor shop and asks for a few clothes. First the tailor was is shocked and wanted wants to scream when he saw sees the monsters face. He told Frankenstein that the clothes will need about ten to twenty minutes to make, so Frankenstein decides to take the monster back to the mansion and teaches him how to speak English and how to act like a human being. Narrator: While the two friends were exiting the market, people stopped and stared at the monster is disgust. One lady came up to the monster and told him that his mask was extremely scary. Frankenstein: Thank god! Monster: What is mask extremely scary, Frankenstein? Frankenstein hesitates to answer the question; he tries to put it in a nice and kind way. Frankenstein: Oh! She was just saying that You are wearing something on your face that makes you look different than other people. But different doesnt mean bad though Monster: They think I am scary, mean and ugly, dont they? Frankenstein: No! Dont think that way, you are just different, you are unique. Lets worry about that later, now I will teach you how to be and how to act like a normal human being. The first thing you should know is to smile, wave or hello to people around you. Second thing to remember is to eat like a normal person, dont just see food and shove it in your mouth and chew it loudly, you need to have manners. Monster: Manners? Frankenstein: Well, manners is a way of someone behaving with a polite standard. Monster: Oh.
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Frankenstein: The third and last step is to have humility. You have to be happy and lively, even though some people are not happy at all. Monster: Why people sad? Nothing to be sad in life, I think life fun! Frankenstein: Well, maybe you should try to tell that to other people, like Clerval. I need your opinion, and opinion means what you think, do you think I was a little harsh on them? Monster: Maybe you go say sorry. Talk to friend. You were just upset maybe? Frankenstein: (Sighs) Yeah, maybe I should And Monster? You need a little practice with your words.
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Frankenstein leads the monster out of the room to find Clerval and Elizabeth. At last he finds them in his laboratory. Frankenstein: Clerval, I think I owe you an apology. Clerval: Oh yeah! Maybe you do! Have a fun time with your new friend, the ugly monster! He stomps out of the room and slams the door (door slamming sound effect), leaving Elizabeth, Frankenstein and the monster alone in the dark, cold room. Frankenstein: Elizabeth Elizabeth: Victor, I understand you have other duties, but I have come a long way to come see you. But right now you are totally ignoring me. Frankenstein: ButElizabeth: Its fine Victor, I understand. I think there is someone more important waiting for you. Elizabeth walks out of the door with her head down. Frankenstein goes and sits on a chair and puts his head in his hands. The monster comes in silently. Monster: Frankenstein, I so sorry. You my friend, I would not hurt you. I must say Im happy that you didnt choose to abandon me. You accepted me when no one did. I appreciate all your help and you are giving me a reason to live. I will go talk to your friend and Elizabeth for you. Frankenstein finally looks up. The monster looks at Frankenstein with a sincere look on his face. Frankenstein smiles Frankenstein: Thank you, my friend.

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Frankenstein stands up and walks out of the room. A few minutes later, Elizabeth and Clerval walks in. They both stop and gasp when they see the monster. Monster: I swear, I no hurt friends. Clerval: We were just going to our stuff. Monster walks to Clerval and Elizabeth who takes a step back uncertainly. Monster: Please believe me. Im sorry for whatever I did but its not Frankensteins fault! Elizabeth: (sits down on the couch) Oh monster, I am so sorry but if Frankenstein thinks his experiments is more important than his cousin well, I cant stay here. Monster: The only reason why Frankenstein is helping me now is because Im new. I dont know anything. He created me, hes my god. I need someone to accept me. Please. Without Frankenstein, I wouldnt know the purpose of my life. Clerval and Elizabeth both look at each other and then they both turn to look at the monster. The monster is look at them expectantly. Clerval: Wow, (turns to look at Elizabeth) He learns fast. Elizabeth: (nods) Okay monster, I understand you. Thank you. Clerval nods too. Then, Frankenstein walks into the room. Frankenstein looked amazed to see Elizabeth and Clerval talking to the Monster. Frankenstein: What did I miss here? Clerval: (smiles sadly) We are sorry, Frankenstein. We shouldve accepted your apology. I think I owe you an apology now. Elizabeth nods and smiles back at Frankenstein. Frankenstein: Well, apology accept. Lets go celebrate my most amazing invention. They all leave the room. The Monster sighs happily before following them out.
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