Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of frankenstein and what it means. How rock n roll changed america pivotal moments in american history discussion and chapter questions and find all shook up. Altschuler introduces a stunning way of conveying the. The project gutenberg etext of frankenstein, by mary. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. These are my enticements, and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death, and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with the joy a child feels when he embarks in a little boat, with his holiday mates, on an expedition of discovery up his native river.
All shook up by shelley pearsall, also writer of the book all of the above, tells a story about a young thirteen year old josh greenwood who has to go to chicago to live with his dad for a few months while his mom goes to florida to take care of his hurt grandma. After reading this book, it made me realize that what my parents do to me in public that is sometimes embarrassing is nothing. Josh didnt know when he moved to chicago with his dad, that he became an elvis impersonator. The arctic seafarer whose letters open and close frankenstein.
Apr 09, 2010 ok so im doing a project for my english class on frankenstein and part of it is wrting a summary on the book but just dont have the time to do it so could somebody give me a short summary thats 34 paragraphs long. Published in 1818, frankenstein is one of the first science fiction novels, establishing scifi as a distinct genre. As glenn altschuler reveals in all shook up, the rise of rock n rolland the outraged reception to itin fact can tell us a lot about the values of the united states in the 1950s, a decade. I was quite proud of myself for getting through that book to pass mymore i read this book in my senior year of high school and i agree with you 100%. How rock n roll changed america, is a fascinating analysis of the impact that rock n roll music has made upon american culture. How rock n roll changed america pivotal moments in american history study guide questions and answers. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on mary shelleys frankenstein. Buy this book this brief and wellmeaning study of the musics sociological impact from the early 1950s through the early 1960sthe work of. A powerful magician who used to be the duke of milan causes his enemies to wash up on his island, then uses his magic to reconcile.
Frankenstein isnt killed because test audiences really didnt like it when he was killed in an early version of the film. When yearold josh finds out he has to stay with his dad in chicago for a few months, hes not too thrilled. Allen williams i read this book in my senior year of high school and i agree with you 100%. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in london on 1 january 1818, when she was 20. When your books and teachers dont make sense, we do. Would the novel have turned out differently if victor had listened. Glenn altschuler is a professor of american studies at cornell university. You cant help cracking up and being glad its not you as joshthe main characterhas to deal with everything from his dads new sideburns to his gigs. Shows how rocks switchblade beat opened up wide fissures in american society along the faultlines of family, sexuality, and race. All shook up was published on may, 2008 by knopf books for young readers and is written by shelley pearsall. A short summary of the book frankenstein yahoo answers. All shook up reading strategy main conflict personal growth reread, reread, reread. Im a pretty fast reader, and i tend to miss things in books.
Ok so im doing a project for my english class on frankenstein and part of it is wrting a summary on the book but just dont have the time to do it so could somebody give me a short summary thats 34 paragraphs long. She nursed madame frankenstein, my aunt, in her last illness, with the greatest affection and care and afterwards attended her own mother during a tedious illness, in a manner that excited the admiration of all who knew her, after which she again lived in my uncles house, where she was beloved by all the family. Questia read the fulltext online edition of all shook up. Hey, it doesnt get any worse than a seminormal dad changing careers to become an elvis impersonator. But when he arrives at the airport, hes simply devastated. This book will make people want to run away to the elizabeth islands. How rock n roll changed america that rock n roll was. Frankenstein wakes up, the two struggle, and the monster throws frankenstein from the mill. His fatherwho used to be a scatterbrained, but pretty normal, shoe salesma. It is about a boy named josh that turned and his dad denny became an elvis impersonator. When joshs grandmother in florida takes a fall, however, joshs mother sends him to chicago where hell have to start his seventhgrade year at a new school. The book frankenstein was a magnificent novel touching on. Every kid alive has been embarrassed by their parentswe look at it as part of the job description, kidsbut in shelley pearsalls new book, all shook up. These are my enticements, and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with the joy a child feels when he embarks in a little boat, with his holiday mates, on an expedition of discovery up his native river.
Frankenstein mary shelley forget the hollywood image of the monster with bolts in his neck, frankenstein, written by the then 18 year old mary shelley, is an intriguing read as well as a morality tale, still as relevant for today, if not more so. I, frankenstein does win points for its focus on the power of names and naming, echoing shelleys book, but the film doesnt have enough setup despite the most expositionheavy voiceover since ever to get that across. When yearold josh finds out that he has to stay with his dad in chicago for a few. Home english literature classic books frankenstein. But, supposing all these conjectures to be false, you cannot contest. Read frankenstein by author mary wollstonecraft shelley, free, online. Find all available study guides and summaries for all shook up by shelley pearsall. The frankenstein lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves reading suspenseful books with a.
All shook up summary and analysis like sparknotes free book. When i read a book, i kind of thought about what i was reading, but i never. Within shelleys tale of victor frankenstein who creates a being that turns into a. From the creators of the recordbreaking broadway sensation the producers, young frankenstein is based on the oscarnominated smashhit 1974 film. Christianity, which is all about turning the other cheek and avoiding revenge. Forget the popular culture stuff, thats mostly filmic convention that isnt in the book anyway. Download free ebooks of classic literature, books and. He records the incredible tale in a series of letters addressed to his sister, margaret saville, in england. Book summary victor agrees to begin work on a second creation and makes plans to go to england and scotland, with henry clerval, to begin his secret work. Victoria aveyard cassandra clare sarah dessen john green sarah j. He has written several books and is currently the vice president for university relations at cornell university. If you have any more questions about the book, feel free to ask. After weeks as sea, the crew of waltons ship finds an emaciated man, victor frankenstein, floating on an ice flow near death. All shook up how rock n roll changed america glenn c.
You, who call frankenstein your friend, seem to have a knowledge of my crimes and his misfortunes. If there is a sparknotes, shmoop, or cliff notes guide, we. My ancestors had been for many years counsellors and syndics, and my father had filled several public situations with honour and. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in frankenstein, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Walton picks the bedraggled victor frankenstein up off the ice, helps nurse him back to health, and hears victors story. When frankenstein fled, he found himself alone and hideous. Aug 07, 2003 rock n roll seemed to be everywhere during the decade, exhilarating, influential, and an outrage to those americans intent on wishing away all forms of dissent and conflict. Book summary the novel begins with explorer robert walton looking for a new passage from russia to the pacific ocean via the arctic ocean. The monster vows revenge on victor not upholding his end of their bargain.
All shook up synopsis broadway musical the action globally takes place approximately in 50s. The novel, all shook up, by shelley pearsall is an interesting non fiction book. A wickedly inspired reimagining of the frankenstein legend based on. All shook up by shelley pearsall overdrive rakuten. Growing up in geneva, switzerland, victor is a precocious child, quick to learn all new subjects. Today, it is hard to believe that cherished 1950s musical icons and pioneers of rock n roll such as elvis and chuck berry were accused of corrupting the youth of america. Inspired by and featuring the songs of elvis presley book by joe dipietro. Before he leaves geneva, victor agrees to marry elizabeth immediately upon his return from the british isles. Mojo notes is a new bonus feature that will help you catch up with classic. This is video sparknotes mary shelleys frankenstein summary youtube. Every kid alive has been embarrassed by their parentswe look at it as part of the job description, kidsbut in shelley pearsalls new book, all shook up, joshs dad, jerry denny, has taken this duty to unimagined heights. But in the detail which he gave you of them he could not sum up the hours and months of misery which i endured wasting in impotent passions. Dennis, who is appeared to be her best friend, likes her a lot secretly. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of all shook up by shelley pearsall.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes frankenstein study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Frankenstein and clerval get all fired up about the self sacrifice of english heroesbut its too late for frankenstein, whos so bummed out about the monster that he doesnt even feel free. For while i destroyed his hopes, i did not satisfy my own desires. Crow and her adoptive father, osh, live in a tiny house on a tiny island off cape cod, but her descriptions make it seem strange and mysterious. This gives us some context for his alleged self sacrifice later, but were not sure that it counts if you create the problem in the first place, right. Forget the hollywood image of the monster with bolts in his neck, frankenstein, written by the then 18 year old mary shelley, is an intriguing read as well as a morality tale, still as relevant for today, if not more so. All shook up by shelley pearsall goodreads share book. Roustabout chad has just been let go from the jail. In a novel, though, the negatives can be ignored, so that a person. As vibrant as the music itself, all shook up reveals how rock n roll challenged and changed american culture and laid the foundation for the social upheaval of the sixties. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Throughout the novel there are many gothic elements that all contribute to the events in the book. In this book, pearsall takes on the bane of all teens.
The birth of rock n roll ignited a firestorm of controversyone critic called it musical riots put to a switchblade beatbut if it generated much sound and fury, what, if anything, did it signify. Learn more about the subject youre studying with these related sparknotes. Victor destroys his project and goes out to sea to dispose of the remains. Victor takes up residence in the orkney islands, off the coast of scotland. Jan 01, 2008 all shook up by shelley pearsall, also writer of the book all of the above, tells a story about a young thirteen year old josh greenwood who has to go to chicago to live with his dad for a few months while his mom goes to florida to take care of his hurt grandma. I am by birth a genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic. My ancestors had been for many years counsellors and syndics, and my father had filled several public situations with honour and reputation. A wickedly inspired reimagining of the frankenstein legend based on mel brooks classic comedy masterpiece, the story follows. However, glenn c altschuler reminds the reader in his book all shook up. And please dont ask me to go to sparknotes i tried that and their summary takes up a whole page, mine needs to be really short. But supposing all these conjectures to be false, you cannot contest. A scientist creates a monster, and then abandons it in horror, a decision that leads to disaster and the deaths of nearly everyone he loves. This was my main reading strategy throughout the book. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more.
All too conveniently, he runs into the monster, who confesses to the crime and tells victor this story if youre keeping track, were now in a storywithinastorywithinastory. Dennis, who is appeared to be her best friend, likes. All shook up is a 2004 american jukebox musical with music from the elvis presley songbook and with a book by joe dipietro. May, 2008 since his parents split when he was five, yearold josh greenwood is accustomed to dividing his time between boston with his orderly mother and chicago vacations with his forgetful, shoesalesman father. After reading all shook up you are sure to feel the same way. Frankenstein study guide from litcharts the creators of. All shook up was published on may, 2008 by knopf books for young readers.
In waltons series of letters to his sister in england, he retells victors tragic story. All shook up tells the allnew story of a square little town in the middle of a square state in the middle of a square decade where a lonely young girl dreams of hitting the open road. In the nearby town, girl natalie works as a car mechanic. Mary wollstonecraft shelley was the daughter of the philosopher william godwin and the writer mary wollstonecraft, who wrote.
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