Frankenstein (Grades 9–1)  York Notes GCSE Revision Guide

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Frankenstein (Grades 9–1) York Notes

Mary Shelley

Prepare for success with York Notes for GCSE: Frankenstein!

The brand new York Notes GCSE Study Notes and Revision Guide for Frankenstein provides all the information you need to write high level exam answers, and will help you to gain a thorough understanding of key elements in Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, including the plot, major characters, historical context and underlying themes.

GCSE Examiners are likely to award the highest marks to students whose answers demonstrate that they understand the key elements of Shelley’s novel – such as the tortured relationship between Victor Frankenstein and the monster he creates, the theme of knowledge and exploration, the role of parents and how Shelley uses the dramatic alpine landscape as a backdrop to her tale – and can back these up with relevant quotations and evidence from the text.

As an aid to the effective study of Frankenstein, York Notes’s new GCSE revision pack for Grades 9–1 is indispensable. As well as providing an in-depth analysis of the novel’s narratives and narrators, the Frankenstein GCSE study guide also equips you with the skills you need to create answers and essays that will earn top marks in your GCSE English Literature exam.

Print Edition information: Paperback, 96 pages, ISBN 9781447982142

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