Frankenstein Mary Shelley?

Question

Hey, I have to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelley for English 4 Honors. I was wondering if it is important to read the preface and the introduction or could I just skip it? It would be 27 pages all together and I do not feel like reading it if it is not important.

Answer 1

Not really necessary.  But definitely read the book.  It is absolutely fascinating.

Answer 2

I think its important and i was quizzed on the preface. You see, its being told by this guy in the arctic, but you won't know that till the end if you don't read the preface. It may confuse you because he only enters the preface and the ending. I recommend it. Its not that hard.

Answer 3

it is not really necessary, but it does help to better understand the author and the story and how she came up with the idea for Frankenstein