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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? Scene 4: The monster comes to a little boy wanting to be friends. The little boy gets scared and tells him he will tell his brother Frankenstein about the monster. Then the monster gets angry from hearing Frankensteins name he lets out his anger on the boy and kills him.

How does this affect the Monster? What impact does it have on his life? What choices does he make as a result? The monster was angry, which makes him burn inside and become evil because of the way Frankenstein treated him. The monster now is full of anger, hatred and revenge and he will take it out on the world and destroy innocent beings. He chooses to kill Frankensteins brother and destroy beings that Frankenstein treasures a lot. He does not care anymore for the human race and does not mind destroying innocent beings. How will this affect the Monster? What impact will it have on his life? What choices will he make as a result? The monster will have more than one friend and feel as though he is being cared for. No one will die because of hatred and revenge therefor leading to a better life for everyone. He will live with his wife in a place of peace and never forget his friends.

How will you change the situation? How might things happen differently during the scene? Scene 4: Everything the monster has done has happened. The monster is in the Forest by the river. The monster ran away from Felixs house and now he is wondering what to do, I will look for an innocent child that cannot harm me I will become friends and live together far away from here. He walks down the river bank hiding behind trees. Then there by the river playing is a boy he is playing with his boat. The monster thinks how I can make friends. Hello, what is your name? the boy turns around he sees the monster and stares very scared. Dont hurt me, or I will tell my brother Herr Frankenstein. The monster stared at the boy with fear, this boy was the brother

Name: Date: of his creator the one who abandoned him and did not care? He would tell this boy his story and make friends with him, but I guess I cant take him from his family. The monster explains the past months and how his story went. At the end of this story the boy introduces himself and offers to help talk to his brother. The next act is in Frankensteins study in Geneva. Where Frankenstein is talking with Elizabeth. They are wondering about William, when the little boy rushes in the monster close behind him. Frankenstein is shocked what was his brother doing with this monster? He tries to get William away from the Monster but William explains why the monster is no harm and he is in need of help, and how they met and are now friends. William explains his plan to help the monster and Frankenstein and Elizabeth agree to help. While getting the plan together the monster and William become great friends. Then Williams plan is finally ready they create the monster a friend and the monster decides to leave Geneva with his friend the next day. The next day William is sad but happy for the monster he will never forget him. 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

Comment [JH1]: Great description Indigo.

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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develops through the scene. Your script reflects limited imagination and creativity. It attempts to show the situation and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script has insufficient details (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects some imagination and creativity. It somewhat shows the situation and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script has adequate details (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects imagination and creativity. It shows the situation and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script has substantial details (dialogue, stage directions) to show how the Monster develops through the scene. Your script reflects a lot of imagination and creativity. It clearly shows the situation and how it impacted the Monsters life. Your script has illustrative details (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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Your script sometimes uses the organizational structures of a script. Your script is beginning to be organized but lacks coherence. Your script usually uses the organizational structures of a script. Your script is generally well-organized. Your script sometimes reflects the voice of the characters. Your script has frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your script often reflects the voice of the characters. Your script uses generally accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your script often reflects the voice of the characters. Your script consistently uses a formal tone to explain. Your grammar, punctuation, and spelling are accurate. Your script masterfully reflects the voice of the characters. Your script shows a mastery of formal tone to explain. Your grammar, 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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Your script consistently uses the organizational structures of a script. Your script is usually well-organized. The ideas build on each other. Your script uses the organizational structures of a script in a sophisticated manner. Your script is consistently wellorganized. 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

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Date: Note on Staging Costumes Frankenstein- A lab coat and trousers his hair should stick in all directions. Elizabeth- A dress and scarf William- A jacket and jeans The Monster- Old jacket and trousers The Monsters Wife- A old looking night gown Narrator- A T-shirt and trousers

Set: Lab in Geneva- This is a room that has a few specimens a chair and table there is a lamp on the table, in this set 3 years later they have a ladder and a hanging bed. Woods- It is near a river and there are trees and bushes all around. Lighting, Sound and Special Effects: Lab in Geneva- L: Lamp light, Light flashes S: There is the wind blowing in the background, SE: There is a big bang when William walks in, later there are wedding bells in the background. Woods- L: Beams of light from different directions. S: The river flowing and the blowing wind. SE: There is no SE in this scene.

Props: Lab in Geneva- Table, Chair, Cupboard with few specimens, later hanging bed, suitcase, ladder. Woods- Trees, river, bushes, boat (toy)

Description of Characters: Frankenstein: A scientist full of great new ideas. His best friend is Clerval and Elizabeth is his cousin. Elizabeth: Frankensteins cousin. She is small and scared of many things. She is mostly cautious. Monster: The monster is a big man with many scars and cuts that have been stitched. He loves and asks for a friend, and assistance through life. He is Frankensteins creation. Monsters Wife: She is created as a friend for The Monster. She married him and vowed that she would not leave him and care for him with the rest of her life. William: He is Frankensteins little brother. He is shy and sweet. He cares for others and loves to make new friends. Why the set is like this: This is the way I chose to do the set because in the first act I decided it would be awhile he had been at Felixs house, so therefor he would be wondering around in the forest near the woods too scared to go out, I decide that this was the part he met William in and it was by the river, this is why I decided to make it that I would be by the river bank and since there are many trees there are light rays. In the second act we are in Frankensteins study in Geneva in this act we are in a furnished room (stage) that has a chair and a table and maybe a few specimens, I made it this way because this lab in Geneva is the one that Frankenstein hasnt really worked at, therefor not many specimens have been collected, the room is light by a lamp light on the table and there is a slight breeze outside. In act 3 we are in Frankensteins study again but this is 3 years later and he has been working on building a female monster, therefor there are all the tests around and the monsters wife is ready to come alive, in this act there is a storm for they have to electrify life into the monsters wife.

Comment [JH2]: Great details.

Comment [JH3]: Good explanation here.

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FRANKENSTEIN By: Indigo Randolph Gray ACT 1 (Woods) Narrator walks on and stands at the side of the stage Narrator: It has been a week since The Monster visited Felixs house. He had has learned how to speak properly over the week and now was is wondering what he could do to fulfill his wish for a friend. The Monster walks in. Then walks around the stage. Monster: I will look for an innocent child that cannot harm me. We will become friends and live together far away from here. He crouches down behind the trees slowly moving down the river bank. (William) moves on to stage playing with his toy boat. (Monster)Edges closer to the boy then stands up straight. Monster: Hello, what is your name? (William) Looks shyly at the ground, turns around and gets scared. Slowly backs away. William: (Shocked/scared): Dont hurt me! If you do I will tell my brother Herr Frankenstein! (Monster) Backs away after hearing Frankenstein s name, then walks back up to William Monster: Ill tell you a story, a mad scientist created me on a stormy night, he shocked life into me. When I awoke and he saw how ugly his creation was, he abandoned me. I had nowhere to go and no understanding of the world. All I wanted was a friend and to help. But where ever I went I only received pain and anger towards me. I was scared for the first time. I ran into the woods and there I found a cottage, I was lucky for there was a blind girl in this cottage, she was my friend, but her brother shot me, I was revengeful. Now I will look for one more friend if it doesnt work I will take revenge on the human kind. (William) Looks at him with sorrow in his eyes William: So was Frankenstein your creator? (Monster) Stares back Monster: Yes William: Im William Frankenstein. Ill help you have your happy ever after. Monster: (Exclaims) Thank you! They walk off together hand in hand happily

Comment [JH4]: Good, you have set the scene, but you need to also write in present tense.

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Date: ACT 2 (Lab in Geneva) Narrator walks in and stands towards audience

Narrator: In the afternoon on the same day at Frankensteins study, Elizabeth and Frankenstein are worrying about William. Narrator walks off Frankenstein is at his desk and Elizabeth is by the window Frankenstein: Any sign of William? Elizabeth: He was last seen playing in his usual spot by the river, no need to worry it is perfectly safe. Frankenstein: (sigh): I guess youre right. Room door flies open with a big bang. William and The Monster walk through the door Elizabeth and Frankenstein look in horror Frankenstein: What are you doing with this beast! Elizabeth: The creature from the dream!!!!! Elizabeth falls to the ground almost fainting, Frankenstein catches her. William: Hes my friend! Hes not a beast he needs help which you didnt give him Frankenstein! Elizabeth: (weak): What does he mean Victor?!?!?! Frankenstein looks at her guiltily Frankenstein: I created him. Elizabeth stares in horror William: I have a plan to help him, please help I need you to. Hes not bad, he just wants a friend and to help. Frankenstein: Will he leave us people in peace? Monster: (pleading): Ill live somewhere far from here with my friend. Elizabeth: Ill help. Since he is Williams friend. Frankenstein: Ill do it if he promises to leave forever. Monster: (pleading): I promise to leave forever from here.

Comment [JH5]: Good, it is important to transition your scenes.

Comment [JH6]: Good.

Name: Date: William: (whispers to everyone): The plan is Frankenstein will create a female version of The Monster. They will get married here. Then The Monster will go and live with her in a deserted area far from humans. Elizabeth: Sounds like a good plan how long will it take? I can make them both some clothes to take. Frankenstein: I will take 3 years to make her well. Is this okay? William: Take as long as you need. Monster: (Softly): Thank You. William and The monster leave

ACT 3 (Lab in Geneva) Narrator walks on Narrator: 3 years later. Back in Geneva in Frankensteins study everything is ready for the coming storm. Narrator walks off Elizabeth and Monster are on stage Elizabeth: I packed all your things in this suitcase. Elizabeth passes the suit case into The Monsters hand Monster: Thank you. Rumbling thunder in the background. William comes down from the roof. William: All secured! Frankenstein walks in. Frankenstein: Almost ready. A flash of lightning, bed comes down. Monsters Wife moves. Monster: Shes alive! Monsters Wife: (Grunt): GGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Monster: Come on get up we must go for the wedding. The Monsters Wife stands up.
Comment [JH8]: Remember you still need to put full stops in the stage directions. Comment [JH7]: Good transitions.

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Date: William: (Crying): Yes she is ready and now you will go to your wedding. Monster: Ill never forget what you have done for me William. Thank You. Hugs William. The monster gets up, looks at Elizabeth and Frankenstein.

Monster: Thank you, for changing my life to be better for me and everyone, I will never forget what you did for me. Frankenstein: (shyly): No problem. Anything to make sure we are safe. Elizabeth: Now go or youll be late well come in a bit. The monster and his wife rush out of the room, monster looks back then goes on. Elizabeth: Come on William stop crying hurry up or youll miss the wedding. William: Okay, you two go ahead I'll follow. William looks out the window, slow tears rush down his checks Frankenstein and Elizabeth walk out. Frankenstein says something before he leaves Frankenstein: Dont be upset now hell be safe. The best thing we can do is ask him to visit once in a while okay? William: Okay. William runs out of the room after the monster and his wife. Frankenstein is alone on stage. Frankenstein: Now everyone is satisfied, I sure will be glad to see my creation once in a while. He rushes out after Elizabeth and William. Narrator walks on to tell us the ending. Wedding bells ring in the background. Narrator: The monster was married, and he left to live in a peaceful cottage in a forest quiet far from Geneva, but no one knows exactly, for no one saw him and his wife after that occasion. At least nobody knew that he was still visiting once in a while as promise to William and his family. Narrator walks off Lights go down THE END