'Didn't Frankenstein get married?' 'Did he?' said Eggy. 'I don't know. I never met him. Harrow man, I expect.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One character does not know basic facts about a famous story, while another assumes elitism.
- In plain terms
- We didn't know Frankenstein's personal details and joked about it.
- What can you take from it?
- Pop culture knowledge is uneven and class can shape assumptions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What knowledge do we expect?
- How does class affect learning?
Another view
It risks mocking others for not knowing expected norms.
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