23 October 2012
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Besides setting up the scene and introducing characters, the 4 letters in the beginning of Frankenstein, also foreshadow upcoming events. The letter telling of Robert Walton's loneliness, is predicting the theme of isolation throughout the novel. Although the other letter I was unsure of any other possible foreshadowing, has anyone else in my lit group found any other main idea evident of the letters?
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I think the letters are actually supposed to trick us into predicting how the book will go so we are surprised. From the latest chapters we see that the monster is actually a nice person (or so he seems), as opposed to the horrible thing that was being chased by Victor in the letter. If it's true then we are only seeing a small part of the big picture through the letters.
I found throughout the whole telling of the monsters story he was trying to get pity from Victor. The monster told his feelings throughout his hardships to allow Victor to relate to him. Then the monster tells his reason for seeking Victor: for him to create a mate. Will the monster be correct in saying that him and his mate will live peacefully? Or will they together create destruction. The monsters feelings point to peace but his actions of killing point to a negative harmful side.
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