Paola Massara

Frederick Frankenstein, a young American surgeon, has inherited a castle in Transylvania from his grandfather Victor, the famous scientist who had given life to inanimate tissues, creating a monster.
 Together with a humpback, an attractive assistant and the old housekeeper, the grandson successfully repeats the experiment, after finding his grandfather’s books and notes.
 However, something goes wrong and the creature turns out to be a dangerous monster. The final dramatic turns of events are surprising and funny.
 From Mel Brooks’ exhilarating film masterpiece, a comical parody of the gothic and horror genre. 
 
 Teacher's Resources available online: Answer Key - Audioscripts - Summing-up Activities
 
 Il giovane Dottor Frederick Frankenstein si reca in Transilvania dove ha ereditato il castello di suo nonno Victor, il famoso scienziato che aveva dato vita a tessuti inanimati, creando un mostro. Il nipote ripete con successo il famoso esperimento, dopo avere trovato gli appunti del nonno. Tuttavia, qualcosa va storto e la creatura si rileva essere un pericoloso mostro. Il finale è ricco di sorprendenti colpi di scena. Dall'esilarante capolavoro cinematografico di Mel Brooks, parodia del genere gotico e horror.

Mel Brooks

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E X T E N S I O N FROM MARY SHELLEY S FRANKENSTEIN Read this abridged version of a passage from the novel that Mary Shelley wrote in 1818. It is about the creation of the monster and the reactions of his creator. From Mary Shelley s Frankenstein, Chapter V. It was a gloomy night in November when I gave life to the motionless thing at my feet. It was already one in the morning and the rain pattered1 against the windows. My candle was nearly burnt out but I could see the dull eyes of the creature open. How can I explain my emotions? How can I describe the miserable being that was there, looking at me? His limbs2 and skin and hair were all perfect but formed a horrid contrast with his watery3 dull4 eyes.  What creature have I created?  I asked myself. I could not control my emotions at this catastrophe. Two years spent with only one purpose: to infuse5 life into an inanimate body. Now the dream vanished6 and only horror and disgust filled my heart. I went to my bedroom but I was unable to rest. When I fell asleep I was disturbed by horrible dreams. I saw Elizabeth walking in the street. I went to her and embraced her but she became livid and worms filled her body. I suddenly woke up. He was in front of me. The creature, the miserable monster fixed his eyes on me and tried to speak. I could not listen. 4. dull: not lively. 5. infuse: put. 6. vanished: went away. 1. pattered: hit and made a quiet sound. 2. limbs: arms and legs. 3. watery: without expression. 68 

10   Young Frankenstein Scene BEFORE READING 1 Make predictions. Tick ( ). a. Who will Elizabeth marry?   Dr Frankenstein.   The creature.   Igor. b. Who will Inga fall in love with?   Dr Frankenstein.   No one.   The creature. c. How do you expect the story will end?   The villagers will kill the monster.   The monster will run away.   The villagers will accept the monster. Revise what you know about the monster. Tick True or False. The monster     is evil and dangerous.   is a sensitive creature.   is not attracted by music.   is afraid of fire.   has a primitive nature.   is unable to speak. T             F             © 1974 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. 2 69 

Narrativa inglese, livello A2 elementare. Il giovane Dr. Frankenstein eredita il castello del nonno e crea un mostro in un'esilarante parodia.

Young Frankenstein - Collana RAINBOWS

Level A2 • Elementary - Collana RAINBOWS

Young Frankenstein

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