"A change indeed had taken place in me: my health, which had hitherto declined, was now much restored; and my spirits, when unchecked my the memory of my unhappy promise, rose prportionably." page 108
Health, Benevolence, Frame Story
These were the themes my group had to find in the novel. They were all hit pretty thoroughly as the novel progressed. In the beginning, it seemed Victor considered everyone to be benevolent. For example, on page 40, Victor is describing his father. It seemed to be a common characteristic of the people Victor described. Towards the end, the use of benevolent decreases when the monster begins to tell his story. He gives his life expereince without really characterizing the other characters. Health is a big topic when it comes to Victor and his creations. When he created the monster, his health was in a rapid decline. That is why when the monster demands him to create a female he is hesitant because he feels he cannot endure that sickness again. Health is greatly impacted by the monster and Victor's family. Lastly, frame story. There are three characters who tell their stories in Frankenstein. First is Walton, second is Victor and third is the monster. They begin to unfold again after chapter seventeen.
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