Frankenstein Evaluation
Frankenstein Novel Evaluation
Form, Structure and Plot
Frankenstein, an epistolary novel by Mary Shelley, deals with epistemology, is divided into three volumes, each taking place at a distinct time. Volume I highlights the correspondence in letters between Robert Walton, an Arctic seafarer, and his sister, Margaret Saville. Walton's letters to Margaret basically explain his expedition at sea and introduce Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of the novel. Volume II is essentially Frankenstein's narrative, told in his point of view, with much action, death, and many more characters. There are a few chapters within this volume in which the monster narrates his adventures while alone. Volume III displays Victor's death and the monsters …show more content…
Walton describes his aspirations and limited findings, which lack room for inaccuracies. Frankenstein's narrative, which seems somewhat farfetched at first with the introduction of the monster, proves itself as believable due to the raw emotions he expresses. The monster's narrative is also believable because it just accounts for what he had done to fill time while alone in the woods. Victor Frankenstein, one of the novel's round characters, may be described as a creative, knowledgeable, and reserved man in his middle ages. The novel is unique in that Victor Frankenstein is both the protagonist and antagonist, consequentially creating a conflict of man versus himself. While Victor is the amazing scientist transcending scientific barriers to create an awesome monster, he is also the one creating the daemon which ends up destroying his life and reeking havoc upon society. Victor is noted for blaming himself throughout the entire plot, which characterizes much of his personality. He claims, "I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer" (63). He, therefore, blames himself for the murders of William, Justine, and …show more content…
The picture is a symbol representing a mother's love for her son as his protector. This may be seen as a form of foreshadowing, though. The only child with a charm from his late mother is the first to die. On the other hand, it may be a symbol that Victor's mother was closest to William because he is the youngest and that he will be the first to spend eternity with his mother. The daemon explains, "As I fixed my eyes on the child, I saw something glittering on his breast. I took it; it was a portrait of a most lovely woman"
Form, Structure and Plot
Frankenstein, an epistolary novel by Mary Shelley, deals with epistemology, is divided into three volumes, each taking place at a distinct time. Volume I highlights the correspondence in letters between Robert Walton, an Arctic seafarer, and his sister, Margaret Saville. Walton's letters to Margaret basically explain his expedition at sea and introduce Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of the novel. Volume II is essentially Frankenstein's narrative, told in his point of view, with much action, death, and many more characters. There are a few chapters within this volume in which the monster narrates his adventures while alone. Volume III displays Victor's death and the monsters …show more content…
Walton describes his aspirations and limited findings, which lack room for inaccuracies. Frankenstein's narrative, which seems somewhat farfetched at first with the introduction of the monster, proves itself as believable due to the raw emotions he expresses. The monster's narrative is also believable because it just accounts for what he had done to fill time while alone in the woods. Victor Frankenstein, one of the novel's round characters, may be described as a creative, knowledgeable, and reserved man in his middle ages. The novel is unique in that Victor Frankenstein is both the protagonist and antagonist, consequentially creating a conflict of man versus himself. While Victor is the amazing scientist transcending scientific barriers to create an awesome monster, he is also the one creating the daemon which ends up destroying his life and reeking havoc upon society. Victor is noted for blaming himself throughout the entire plot, which characterizes much of his personality. He claims, "I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer" (63). He, therefore, blames himself for the murders of William, Justine, and …show more content…
The picture is a symbol representing a mother's love for her son as his protector. This may be seen as a form of foreshadowing, though. The only child with a charm from his late mother is the first to die. On the other hand, it may be a symbol that Victor's mother was closest to William because he is the youngest and that he will be the first to spend eternity with his mother. The daemon explains, "As I fixed my eyes on the child, I saw something glittering on his breast. I took it; it was a portrait of a most lovely woman"