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**TOPIC: Mary Shelley's Masterpiece.** Students should read an article that appeared in the //Village Voice// on February 27, 2013 titled "Mary Shelley Meets Grave Robbers, Movie Stars and Other Monsters," and read excerpts from The Lady and Her Monsters: Tales of Dissection, Real-life Dr. Frankensteins, and the Creation of Mary Shelley's Masterpiece available for free on Google Books.

**QUESTION:** How does the article and the excerpts inform your reading of Frankenstein? You might discuss greater meaning, historical significance, character development, etc.

In the discussion, students should feel free to bring up related ideas and link to other sources. Please also tie your discussion back to the novel and quote from the novel. Remember, a discussion means that you post ideas, but that you also respond to the ideas of others.