1. Lost
Lost In 1817, Mary Shelley set out to write a ghost story that would "curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart." ... Mary Shelley allows all characters to express their side of the story, thus effectively forcing the reader to take a position, and side with either Victor or the wretch. ... Of the events that unfolded in Shelly's masterpiece Frankenstein none of them can be excused, but given the creature's upbringing can easily be justified. ...
- Word Count: 1581
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School