Macbeth and Victor Frankenstein fail to realize the futures they desire

Question

Why do Macbeth and Victor Frankenstein fail to realize the futures they desire?

You might consider:

• What mistakes do they make?

• What do they fail to understand or come to understand too late?

• Are their errors and/or misunderstandings similar? Are they different? How?

Expectations

Your answer must be at least 2 full pages in length (it should not be longer than 3 full pages) and include:

1) organized paragraphs comprised of complete sentences

2) at least three quotes from Macbeth and analyses of those quotes

3) at least three quotes from Frankenstein and analyses of those quotes

4) a comparison of the two texts in relation to the exam question

Notes

1) Assume that your audience has read Macbeth and Frankenstein. Do not summarize their plots.

2) Do not cite any secondary sources in your analyses of Macbeth and Frankenstein.

3) You are not required to cite Macbeth according to MLA format or produce a Works Cited page; however, whenever you quote from Macbeth or Frankenstein, include the number of the page on which the quote appears in parentheses at the end of the sentence, before the period.

4) Double-space your answer in 12-point Times New Roman or a similar font.

Grading

1) Your grade will be based on the completeness of your answer and the attentiveness of your textual analysis.

2) Late or incomplete answers will receive a grade of F.