In today’s lesson, students explore an adapted extract from Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” focusing on the distinction between the character of Victor Frankenstein and the creature often mistakenly referred to as “Frankenstein.” The lesson delves into the origins of the story, linking it to a challenge posed by Lord Byron that inspired the young Mary Shelley to write her chilling tale. Additionally, the discussion includes themes from the novel, such as the quest for knowledge and the consequences of creation, drawing parallels with the Greek myth of Prometheus.