"Blasted as thou wert, my agony was still superior to thine..." (166).
Well well well, that was an interesting book. This line struck me though. The monster says that despite all that Victor went through he still had it worse than Victor. I see the monster's point though, he never had anyone in his life at all. Not only that, but he thought that Victor was going to create him a companion and in fact he didn't. This may not be the best time to say something like this but the effect of these words is strong. The ending seemed a little bit disappointing to me though. It seemed like there was a lot of conflict then all the sudden everybody just died and it was over.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Interesting. . .
"How all this will terminate, I know not; but I had rather die than return shamefully,--my purpose unfulfilled" -page 160
This was said, well, written by Walton in a letter to his sister. It seems that Walton's sense of determination is very similar to that of Victor's. Walton wanted to reach the arctic circle so badly that he was reluctant to turn back even in the most intense of conditions. Victor wouldn't rest until he sought his revenge on the monster. This is also very similar to when he created the monster. While he was in the process of creating him he neglected everything including his own health. I think that the parallels drawn between the two help point out the more important themes present in the novel.
This was said, well, written by Walton in a letter to his sister. It seems that Walton's sense of determination is very similar to that of Victor's. Walton wanted to reach the arctic circle so badly that he was reluctant to turn back even in the most intense of conditions. Victor wouldn't rest until he sought his revenge on the monster. This is also very similar to when he created the monster. While he was in the process of creating him he neglected everything including his own health. I think that the parallels drawn between the two help point out the more important themes present in the novel.
Dynamic character
"I will exert myself; and if it is in my power to seize the monster, be assured that he shall suffer punishment proportionate to his crimes." -page 148
During the whole story, well, after he creates the monster, Victor tries to avoid him. In fact, right after he makes him he tries to sleep then upon discovering the monster looming over him, leaves his house. This is the first time that the Victor says anything about seeking out the monster. It only makes sense that he is going to try to kill him. Victor just can't stand not knowing where or when the monster is coming or what he will do next. He realizes his responsibility now. It's about time though, he created the monster and let him do so much before he finally decided to do something about it.
During the whole story, well, after he creates the monster, Victor tries to avoid him. In fact, right after he makes him he tries to sleep then upon discovering the monster looming over him, leaves his house. This is the first time that the Victor says anything about seeking out the monster. It only makes sense that he is going to try to kill him. Victor just can't stand not knowing where or when the monster is coming or what he will do next. He realizes his responsibility now. It's about time though, he created the monster and let him do so much before he finally decided to do something about it.
Plot/Foreshadowing
"You must create a female for me, with whom I can live in the interchange of those sympathies necessary for my being. This alone you can do; and I demand it of you as a right which you must not refuse to concede." -page 104
This is quite a predicament for Victor. Should he create a female, yielding to the monster's request in an attempt to subside his murderous ways? Or should he not do it and then? Who knows what? We can only assume that the monster would continue to kill if not kill more. In addition he probably wouldn't be too fond of Victor if he denies his request. That would put his own safety in danger. I think this could also be considered a bit of foreshadowing. He says "he must not refuse to concede." That sounds like a threat to me!
This is quite a predicament for Victor. Should he create a female, yielding to the monster's request in an attempt to subside his murderous ways? Or should he not do it and then? Who knows what? We can only assume that the monster would continue to kill if not kill more. In addition he probably wouldn't be too fond of Victor if he denies his request. That would put his own safety in danger. I think this could also be considered a bit of foreshadowing. He says "he must not refuse to concede." That sounds like a threat to me!
Who's the Real Monster?
"William, Justine, and Henry--they all died by my hands." -page 136
So who really killed all of theses people? Literally, or maybe a better way to put that is directly, it was the monster. But wait, who exactly is the monster? Victor said this. However, I feel like, through his creation and neglect of the monster, Victor is responsible. It actually kind of makes sense that most people think that Frankenstein is the name of the monster because when you get down to it, he really is. It just really bothers me how Victor created the monster and then completely abandoned him. It was one thing to make the monster, to experiment and discover something that had never been done, but he has to have a sense of responsibility.
So who really killed all of theses people? Literally, or maybe a better way to put that is directly, it was the monster. But wait, who exactly is the monster? Victor said this. However, I feel like, through his creation and neglect of the monster, Victor is responsible. It actually kind of makes sense that most people think that Frankenstein is the name of the monster because when you get down to it, he really is. It just really bothers me how Victor created the monster and then completely abandoned him. It was one thing to make the monster, to experiment and discover something that had never been done, but he has to have a sense of responsibility.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Foreshadowing
"My children, my firmest hopes of future happiness were placed on the prospect of your union."
Yeah yeah. I know. We're not supposed to think it's weird but I still think it is. This is like an arranged marriage on steroids. I mean really, you adopt a daughter to marry your son? Weird. You want them to grow up together, in the same house, like brother/sister/cousins and not have problems? I mean it is inevitable, brothers and sisters fight. Its a fact of life and the idea of having two kids grow up like that then get married is just plain weird. Ok though, I got all the weird ranting out. Oh yeah and this could be foreshadowing because they might actually get married, who knows?
Yeah yeah. I know. We're not supposed to think it's weird but I still think it is. This is like an arranged marriage on steroids. I mean really, you adopt a daughter to marry your son? Weird. You want them to grow up together, in the same house, like brother/sister/cousins and not have problems? I mean it is inevitable, brothers and sisters fight. Its a fact of life and the idea of having two kids grow up like that then get married is just plain weird. Ok though, I got all the weird ranting out. Oh yeah and this could be foreshadowing because they might actually get married, who knows?
IRONY!
"Abhorred monster! Fiend that thou art!"
Victor is calling the monster a fiend here. Sure it's a lame insult to start with but that's not the ironic part. The ironic part is that he is the one who created him and is now calling him "abhorred" that's ridiculous! it[s fault in the first place! Oh well, beyond that I do feel bad for the monster. I think everyone does. He really gets the short end of the stick. He didn't choose to come into the world and just because he's trying to learn how to live because Victor abandoned him doesn't mean he should suffer. I don't know, I have a feeling he'll be the one either saving Victor and Victor realizes he;s a nice monster or he'll kill Victor unknowingly.
Victor is calling the monster a fiend here. Sure it's a lame insult to start with but that's not the ironic part. The ironic part is that he is the one who created him and is now calling him "abhorred" that's ridiculous! it[s fault in the first place! Oh well, beyond that I do feel bad for the monster. I think everyone does. He really gets the short end of the stick. He didn't choose to come into the world and just because he's trying to learn how to live because Victor abandoned him doesn't mean he should suffer. I don't know, I have a feeling he'll be the one either saving Victor and Victor realizes he;s a nice monster or he'll kill Victor unknowingly.
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