Prepare for Halloween by exploring classic characters and common tropes in their origins. In this six-session series, we’ll read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” a collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry and short stories, and other short, spooky tales. We’ll talk about prominent archetypal characters and settings, such as the Mad Scientist, the Monster, the Ghost, the Witch, the forest, the cemetery, the Gothic castle, and other elements that make up the macabre atmosphere of historical and modern-day Halloween. Come enjoy the fun parts of English class without essays or exams. Students will need to buy/borrow a copy of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, but the rest of the reading materials will be provided via PDF.
