Unit 1 Essay Topic One of the major themes of Frankenstein is alienation. Alienation is defined as the
state or experience of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should
belong or in which one should be involved.
Choose one of the following topics:
Compose a five-paragraph essay exploring the theme of alienation in the gothic
novel, Frankenstein. How is the Creature both part of and separate from
humanity? Is alienation still a relevant theme in the 21st Century?
• Create your own narrative that explores alienation. Narrative should be at least
1.5 pages. Focus on character/plot development and consider adding dialogue
to add depth
Papers should be typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced. Use

The harlem renaissance dawned in an era of pervasive racism and segregation. although legally "free," many african americans were still bound by ideas that had their roots in the slavery of earlier centuries. identity and freedom are important ideas presented in many of the poems from the harlem renaissance. furthermore, the values of identity and freedom are not unique to particular times and places. as hughes expresses in "dream variations," all humans want to be able to develop their identities in freedom. what role does freedom play in the poems you read in this unit? what is required of a society to enable each individual to be true to his or her identity and be free to live by that identity? write about at least three of the poems, describing how the poet uses imagery to depict freedom and identity, the lack of it, or the desire for it.