Frankenstein-THE END :)

Well, the book is finished! It was not my favorite, and I definately did not think it was scary! I want to blog about the ending. All I can say is poor Victor. THe monster kills his entire family pretty much, he feels he has nothing to live for. He tells Walton that he needs to continue looking for the Monster even after Victor dies which he later does. The monster shows up and mourns over his creators dead body. Walton is scared and cannot believe Victor was telling the truth about having created a monster. The monster goes on to tell Walton that he regrets all that he has done and basically wishes he could have hanged his actions. He did not want to come off as a bad character, but in the end, that is exactly how he is precieved. The amiguity of the monster is still going on even at the end of the novel. We will never know if he is like Adam or like the devil.

Frankenstein-Victor

"Have my murderous machinations deprived you also, my dearest Henry, of life? Two I have already destroyed; other victims await their destiny: but you, Clerval, my friend, my benefactor-" page 129

Victor is becoming crazy. He is losing people he loves and cannot take the stress nor the hurt any longer. He starts to blame himself for the deaths of his loved ones and was sick. The monster only caused anxiety and hurt in his life. He states that he felt the monster grasping his neck. This is an instance where he becomes dillusional. ONe of the reasons Victor is becoming so crazy is because he has yet to tell someone of the monster he created. He trys to keep it a secret, but it is becoming too much for him to handle alone. Victor stated that he wished he was dead to be set free from the monster and all its problems. Victor is a character who readers sympahize with. He is tormented for his precious goal that he achieved and does not know how to live a normal life after it is created. The monster is constantly causing troubles and conflicts on Victor. I feel bad for him.

Frankenstein-Foreshadowing

"My dear father, re-assure yourself. I love my cousin tenderly and sincerely. I never saw any woman who excited, as Elizabeth does, my warmest admiration and affection. My future hopes and prospects are entirely bound up in the expectation of our union." page 109

In the beginning of the novel, we learned that Victor's mother had the intention for he and Elizabeth to marry. However, that event has not taken place yet. Moreover, this line foreshadows that it will soon occur. Victor loves Elizabeth and is indeed aspiring to marry her yet he is concerned with the monster being around. This is using foreshadowing because it says the "expectation of our union." This implies to the reader that it will eventually happen and to be aware. Victor's father is worried Victor has found another woman to marry because Victor is acting strange. Victor further explains that he does not love someone else and is planning on marrying Elizabeth as planned. The readers are able to foresee their marriage and what it entails.

Frankenstein-Internal Conflict

"I sat one evening in my laboratory; the sun had set, and the moon was just rising from the sea; I had not sufficient light for my employment, and I remained idle, in a pause of consideration of whether I should leave my labour for the night, or hasten its conclusion by an unremitting attention to it. Three years before I was engaged in the same manner..and filled it forever with bitter remorse." page 120

Internal conflict is a struggle within the character hiimself. Victor one of the characters that endure this trouble. The very first time he created a monster, he swore he would neve do it again. He stated it was a disaster and a bad decision. Now, the monster is demanding him to create a female creature so he will not be lonely. Victor proceeds to say he well. However, it is eating him up inside. He does not know if it is the right thing for him to do. His health will suffer and he will endure the pain and anger he had on the first one. Creating a monster takes talent and effort. Victor struggles with finding the strength to carrry out this action. Another area where Victor has internal conflict is with his marrying Elizabeth. He fears if he marries her, the monster will attack her if he does not create him a companion. Many thoughts are running through Victor's brain that is causing him an internal struggle.

Frankenstein-themes

"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.

Frankenstein-Robert

"I desire the company of a man who could sympathise with me; whose eyes would reply to mine. You may deem me romantic, my dear sister, but I bitterly feel the want of a friend." (pg. 4)

Robert Walton opens the story. He is travelling to find the North Pole to find the answer as to why compasses go North. Robert writes letters to his sister Margaret because he has nooone to communicate with. From the beginning, we see Robert as this lonely desperate man. He has noone to share his joys or failures with. When he meets Victor, right away he claims him as his friend and they both share their life stories. After the letters in the beginning, Robert is no longer the speaker and it turns to Victor. However, in a sense it is Robert because he is putting this in his letter to Margaret. THe story is a frame story which we must be aware of. Robert is kind man who believes everyone is benevolent and seems to only focus on the good and making sure his goal is reached.

Frankenstein-Victor

"I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs." (pg. 35)

Victor Frankenstein is the true meaning of a mad scientist. He became obsessed with science when he witnessed the strike of lightning hitting a tree. He then got the BRIGHTEST idea to create life. However, that was the biggest mistake he could have made. When he was travelling, Robert Walton took him into his boat. Robert describes him as a kind gentleman who had madness in his eyes. Frankenstein is one of the main characters. We know of his life and of his desires. He resembles Robert in a way because they are both crazy over their goals and do everything they can tp accomplish it. For instance, Victor loses his health over the mess. HE spent all his time creating the life, and then when he is finished, he wishes he never did it. He becomes pale and ill for being sleep deprived and sick with disgust of the monster.