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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Chapter II · Letter 3

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Letter 3 _To Mrs.

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Letter 3
_To Mrs. Saville, England._
July 7th, 17—.
My dear Sister,
I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safeand well advanced
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Chapter II · Letter 3

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Reading 1/9 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Letter 3
Line 2
_To Mrs. Saville, England._
Line 3
July 7th, 17—.
Line 4
My dear Sister,
Line 5
I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safeand well advanced
All words in this reading · 26

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17

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From this reading July 7th, 17—.

3

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From this reading Letter 3

7th

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From this reading July 7th, 17—.

a

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

advanced

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

am

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

and

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

dear

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From this reading My dear Sister,

England

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From this reading _To Mrs. Saville, England._

few

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

haste

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

I

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

in

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

July

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From this reading July 7th, 17—.

Letter

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From this reading Letter 3

lines

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

Mrs

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From this reading _To Mrs. Saville, England._

My

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From this reading My dear Sister,

safe

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

Saville

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From this reading _To Mrs. Saville, England._

say

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

Sister

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From this reading My dear Sister,

that

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

To

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From this reading _To Mrs. Saville, England._

well

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

write

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From this reading I write a few lines in haste to say that I am safe—and well advanced

Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Letter 3?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Letter 3...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

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