Week 1
September 15–21, 2025
Read: Letters I–IV and Volume I, Chapters 1–4 (approximately 40 pages)
Summary: Covers the introductory letters from Robert Walton, setting up the frame narrative, and the beginning of Victor Frankenstein’s story, including his childhood and early scientific ambitions.
Page Estimate: ~40 pages (depending on edition).
Discussion Prompt (Optional): What are your first impressions of Walton’s letters and Victor’s motivations?
Week 2
September 22–28, 2025
Read: Volume I, Chapters 5–7 (end of Volume I) (approximately 35 pages)
Summary: Includes the creation of the Creature, Victor’s reaction, and the tragic events involving his family.
Page Estimate: ~35 pages.
Discussion Prompt (Optional): How does Shelley build suspense around the Creature’s creation?
Week 3
September 29–October 5, 2025
Read: Volume II, Chapters 1-4 (approximately 40 pages)
Summary: Victor’s emotional turmoil deepens, and the Creature begins to tell his own story, detailing his early experiences.
Page Estimate: ~40 pages.
Discussion Prompt (Optional): How does the Creature’s perspective shift your view of him?
Week 4
October 6–12, 2025
Read: Volume II, Chapters 5–9 (end of Volume II) (approximately 35 pages)
Summary: The Creature continues his narrative, including his interactions with humans and his request to Victor.
Page Estimate: ~35 pages.
Discussion Prompt (Optional): Is the Creature’s request to Victor reasonable?
Week 5
October 13–19, 2025
Read: Volume III, Chapters 1–4 (approximately 40 pages)
Summary: Victor’s response to the Creature’s demands and the consequences of his decisions unfold.
Page Estimate: ~40 pages.
Discussion Prompt (Optional): How do Victor’s choices reflect his character at this point?
Week 6
October 20–26, 2025
Read: Volume III, Chapters 5–7 and Walton’s concluding letters (approximately 40 pages)
Summary: The story reaches its climax, resolving the fates of Victor and the Creature, with Walton’s final reflections.
Page Estimate: ~40 pages.
Discussion Prompt (Optional): How does the ending tie together the themes of ambition, responsibility, and isolation?