Frankenstein Novel Analysis

Novel Comparison: Frankenstein vs This Dark Endeavor Dark, condescending, and secretive are all adjectives that describe Mary Shelley’s classic: Frankenstein, on the other hand, a new look on ancient horror in This Dark Endeavor has entirely changed the original story’s mood, theme, and even characters. Main plot points like these resonate throughout the new novel, such as amendments to Victor’s persona, Elizabeth’s character, and the amount of description put into the setting. Unlike the original, This Dark Endeavour has a different outlook on Victor’s persona, which is brash and unappealing, given how serious and studious he is in Frankenstein. In Frankenstein Victor leads a noble life in which he is cordial with most if not all people,
Mary Shelley’s depiction of Elizabeth is… Underwhelming to say the least, given how many times she stepped aside and allowed Victor to control every and all situations. Also, Elizabeth fails to protect herself by not persistently asking Victor; ‘Why is everyone dying?’, ‘What is coming after us?’, or even ‘Why are you so nervous?’, instead she chooses to stand to the side and unknowingly allow herself to be murdered. On the contrary, Elizabeth in This Dark Endeavour was lively and a more prominent character in the story by asking questions, taking sides, and most importantly; standing up for what she believes in. Elizabeth also takes a vital role in the adventure, whether it be collecting tree moss or fighting Krake, the elixir of life wouldn’t have been completed without her help. Just as Elizabeth raised the elevator at Polidori’s, Kenneth Oppel has raised the bar for female characters in
Geneva is a place of lush forests, dark mountains, and dangerous mysteries, “(Insert Good Quote.”. This, and other sentences, allows readers to fully picture Geneva clearly, thanks to the lengthy descriptions and exemplary vocabulary. Unlike Mary Shelley, Kenneth Oppel uses sensory descriptions to allow a first person perspective on situations, such as the cold, windy, and dark experience to get the tree moss, or the gloomy and claustrophobic atmosphere of the caverns. However, when not given a full description of the surrounding area in This Dark Endeavour, it becomes difficult to feel the full effect of the sensation based writing style. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has journeyed throughout history, receiving amendments and sometimes horrible renditions, yet, Kenneth Oppel’s This Dark Endeavour was an exceptional variant. The changes made to Victor, Elizabeth, and the writing style, were key in making This Dark Endeavour a success, mainly due to the alterations which adapted the novel to suit a younger, 20th century audience. These changes were essential to allow modern readers to enjoy older literature and hopefully more renditions of Frankenstein are set to