frankenstein thesis

In the novel Frankenstein by, Marry Shelly there is a unique narrative structure that uses characters telling stories to one another. There are three main narratives used in the novel. These narratives are; Victor telling Walton his tale, so that Walton does not make the same mistakes that Victor himself made. The second is the monster telling victor of his acquisition of knowledge and time spent with the cottagers and, the third is Walton writing to his sister to inform her of his journeys events, and the story of Victor. Shelly’s Narrative structure is significant in that it enables the reader to see how Victor and the monster effect one another and how this relationship impacts the plot of the novel, allowing the reader to create a deeper understanding of and connection with the characters, as shown through each narrative. The relationship between the two characters can be shown through Victor’s narrative, specifically when he is telling Walton of his early studies and reanimation of the monster. Victor Frankenstein is first revealed to the reader as an ambitious and slightly naïve student of anatomy. Walton reveals him in a letter to his sister detailing the odd arrival of Victor onto his boat. When embarking on his ultimate path to destruction Victor had set his sights on reanimating a human being, and ultimately achieves his goal, but is disgusted by a sudden change of heart, exemplified by his quote: “I had desired it with an ardor that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.” (42). Victor was deeply immersed in this topic as shown by his words “far exceeded moderation” and thus when he sees what he has done he is so filled with horror he flees the room abandoning his creation. This gives the reader a view of victor’s character and how he is driven and yet at the same time indecisive and allows the reader to relate to his current dilemma. Victor’s actions