University of the Cordilleras Graduate School In Partial Fulfilment of the course LITERARY CRITICISM A written report on: PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY “A DEFENCE OF POETRY” Submitted to: AP AZLISON BAWANG Submitted by: Di Anne Mendoza MA English February 21‚ 2013 I. Introduction II. Brief Background III. Literary Pieces IV. Views on Literature through his essay V. Other concepts about literature VI. References I. Introduction Romanticism Period originated
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Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Memorable Monster In 1818‚ The British Critic‚ a British literary magazine‚ assessed Mary Shelley’s new novel‚ Frankenstein‚ The Modern Prometheus. The reviewer wrote: "We need scarcely say‚ that these volumes have neither principle‚ object‚ nor moral; the horror which abounds in them is too grotesque and bizarre ever to approach near the sublime‚ and when we did not hurry over the pages in disgust‚ we sometimes paused to laugh outright; and yet we suspect
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beliefs and events that are occurring during that time period? Mary Shelley’s 1818 Novel‚ Frankenstein‚ is considered by many‚ to be the book that began the gothic literature era. Based in Europe‚ during the beginning of the Enlightenment era‚ the book explores many topics relating to creation and the position of people in the world. The book‚ heavily influenced by Shelley’s early life‚ follows young fictitious Victor Frankenstein through his early years in an upper class‚ European family. Throughout
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determines the characters actions and unltimatly directs the plot of the story. This is a very consice but specific essay‚ as we were limited to 500 words. Shiva Mohan Influence of "family" in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Family in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein demonstrates a myriad of roles‚ influencing Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Victor’s childhood establishes a connection between the reader and Victor‚ building his character. The monster is influenced by the various episodes with the family of
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Criticism on the Novel Nature setting are explicit Page 30: "When I was about fifteen years old we had retired to our house near Belrive‚ when we witnessed a most violent and terrible thunderstorm. It advanced from behind the mountains of Jura‚ and the thunder burst at once with frightful loudness from various quarters of the heavens. I remained with curiosity and delight. As I stood at the door‚ on a beautiful oak which stood about twenty yards from our house; and so soon as the dazzling light
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of Foreshadowing in Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein "But I forget I am moralizing in the most interesting part of my tale; and your looks remind me to proceed." (33) Foreshadowing is an important part of any novel. It can be use to heighten suspense because as a reader is going through a novel the foreshadowing is telling them that something bad is about to happen and it is their job to follow the clues and try to guess what it is. Through out the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley‚ the three main narrators
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creature walks up to a husband and wife with their child; what would the average person do in this scenario? In Frankenstein‚ Victor Frankenstein disturbs the balance of nature‚ and creates this monstrosity‚ allowing it to roam the earth. This monstrosity could be considered a newborn child with no knowledge of words or how to behave; even so‚ this monstrosity becomes a cold hearted murderer. Shelley believes that nature should not be disturbed by using science to create the unknown; she would agree that
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In the Story Frankenstein‚ the story explores the destructive power of revenge and its consequences on the perpetrator and the victim. The main character‚ Victor Frankenstein‚ seeks revenge on his creation‚ the monster after it brings tragedy and destruction into his life. However‚ in his pursuit of vengeance‚ Victor untimely becomes the real monster‚ consumed by his hatred and guilt. The theme of revenge is evident throughout the novel‚ beginning with the monster’s desire for revenge against his
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley‚ travels along with the two main characters‚ Victor and his abomination of a creation‚ through their trials and tribulations against each other . The controversy of who is to blame for the tragedies that take place‚ has been an ongoing debate for centuries since the publication of the book itself. The author of a “WriteWork” article states‚ “...the events that occurred are that repercussions of one man’s irresponsible and reckless behavior” (WriteWork). This author has
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of view. By acknowledging this fact‚ society should be aware that there can be different points of view towards a particular subject. A definitive example of this statement would be the question of guilt between Victor Frankenstein and his creation in Mary Shelly’s book “Frankenstein”. It is true that he had a lot of difficult times throughout his life and the creation of the monster is the cause of his later suffering‚ but every decision has an effect in the life of an individual. This exposition
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