In the novel Frankenstein The rain and absence of light are metaphors for sorrow and distress
Frankenstein’s creation, I believe support the idea of being Gothic. The creature being so indifferent from any one else.November, a bleak and gloomy month, marks the beginning of wintry weather, a time of isolation and cold. This is symbolic for the beginning of Victor and the creature's
Monday, April 26, 2010
Gothic with Romantic
According tohttp://cai.ucdavis.edu/waters-sites/gothicnovel/155breport.html#elements The Gothic novel took shape mostly in England from 1790 to 1830 and falls within the category of Romantic literature. It acts, however, as a reaction against the rigidity and formality of other forms of Romantic literature. The Gothic is far from limited to this set time period, as it takes its roots from former terrorizing writing that dates back to the Middle Ages, and can still be found written today by writers such as Stephen King. But during this time period, many of the highly rThe setting is greatly influential in Gothic novels. It not only evokes the atmosphere of horror and dread, but also portrays the deterioration of its world. The decaying, ruined scenery implies that at one time there was a thriving world. At one time the abbey, castle, or landscape was something treasured and appreciated. Now, all that lasts is the decaying shell of a once thriving dwelling.egarded Gothic novelists published their writing and much of the novel's form was defined. This shows also like in frankenstein how the it was both gothic and romantic literature.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Moster's yearning for romance

The monster in the book Frankenstein has no one to share companionship with. We longs to be wanted and loved by someone. He meets a family that he falls in love with and creates an imaginary friendship from a distance. People quickly judge him by his appearance with out even trying to understand this kind and lonely being. On his way through the woods he runs into a boy who he wants to kidnap and teach him to be his companion. He believes because the boy is so young he would lack the prejudge and hate that the older people (who are set in their ways) have towards him. While trying to capture the boy he discovers that he is a kin to Frankenstein, and horror comes into play when the boy is killed. The monster placed his hand on the boys throat to quite him and instantly the boy died. When he seen what he did he was overwhelmed with happiness because he now knew he was capable of creating both pain and havoc that he too felt. I believe that though the monster had an appearance of a monster he was a kind being. The world and and his realization of how people acted caused him to take on the personality trait of a monster. His now learned emotions and feelings caused him to want to create disaster for others.
Sadiyah Henderson
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