Notes on Frankeinstein

How much sympathy does the writer make the reviewer have for Victor Frankincense? How does she do this? The reader often feels ambivalent towards Victor. The traits that make him a powerful and admirable figure are the same ones that lead to his ruin. His self-contradictions become more frequent as his problems memorise hold of bigger. Our Initial sympathy alters radic every last(predicate)y once we meet the monster (Victor should feel more remorse for abandoning the monster his duty to family and humanity should have deed to him helping) scarcely we should not underestimate the foulness of Williams murder.His death is tragic and he dies hoping that another man may succeed where he has failed. Shelley uses irony to help the reader take a critical attitude by using twists In the tale so that Victors responses develop him Into a complex and realistic figure. 2. Examine the differences between the male person and female characters. What does this tell us about the context? The women are portrayed as virtuous Caroline Breakouts kindness towards the poor, her adoption of Elizabeth, the orphans Elizabeth, Justine ND Margaret act as surrogate mothers, Ghats and Sane show gentleness and kindness towards Delayed and Felix.The fathers unlike the mothers, fall in their parental role. The fathers of Clerical, Walton and Safe try to stop their children pursuing their interests. Allophones oppressive behavior mirrors Victors attitude to the monster. Womens roles at the time were entirely domestic, with assertive behavior seen as unfeminine. Men had control over women both morally and legally that women were believed to have a duty to bring the finer virtues to a mans fife particularly through marriage. Trench of women seen In their dialogue, reflecting their beliefs and attitude. Put into supporting roles (as was the reality of their situation) Womens role in creating life is diminished. 3. Trace the development of the relationship between the monster and Frankincense b riefly. Does this help direct the readers emotions towards each? The monster is made from many peoples parts. 4. How does Shelley use locations and stomach to enhance our understanding of the novel? There are indoor and outdoor(prenominal) settings.Indoor settings are symbols of mental as well as physical imprisonment. Most outdoor scenes are barren, wild, or desolate. They often symbolism the separation of a character from his fellow beings. Journeys form a pattern. The monster keeps returning to meet Frankincense, a tenacious feeling. Victor travels away from his family and returns with new pressures. 5. In what ways is Frankincense a book of emotions and the imagination? Imagination Is the living power and the primary agent of all human perception.Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The Romantics believed that art should have themes of great magnitude which could arouse emotional exhilaration in the audience. Frankincense belongs to 1 OFF stormy and dark settings, hellish imagery and th emes of revenge and pursuit. 6. How reliable is Frankincense as a storyteller? Is he biased (duh ) Victor feels himself to be a victim yet partially aware that his mad scheme is also to blame. 7. How does the way the story told, with three narrators, affect the way the reader sees the novel?We are introduced to the characteristics, desires and values of the narrators o we see things from their horizon but we can also question their character. The Chinese box narrative allows us to go deeper into the story as each narrative lets us accredit more about the different perspective, even if they are biased. This techniques has an effect on our feelings we change our emotions towards each character as we meet each and have dual-lane sympathies in the final section. There are contrasts and parallels in language, characters and settings. 8. How responsible is Frankincense for his own downfall?