FRAMED naRRATIVE Elaine C. Lauren N. Tania C. N'Dea W. Frankenstein FRAMED naRRATIVE Elaine C. Lauren N. Tania C.  N'Dea W. 

Framed Narrative:  Serves as a companion story to the main story within the story Often in the form of letters Often introductory Sets up the setting and characters 

Example #1 from text & analysis "But I consented to listen, and seating myself by the fire which my odious companion had lighted, he thus began his tale...'It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original era of my being; all the events of that period appear confused and indistinct'" (Shelley 118).  Walton narrates Frankenstein's story, in which Frankenstein narrates the creature's story Main purpose is to learn more about the creature and its whereabouts Shows the creature's perspective and development 

Example #2 from text & analysis "I shall die, and what I now feel will be no longer felt. Soon these burning miseries will be extinct. I shall ascend my funeral pile triumphantly... 'My spirit will sleep in peace; or if it thinks, it will not surely think thus" (Shelley 166). Walton narrates Frankenstein's  story, in which Frankenstein tells the story of his relationship with the creature.  The main purpose is to learn more about Victor's struggle with the Creature.

Literary device #1: Doppelganger Mary Shelley uses doppelganger in Frankenstein to show the likeliness and differences of Frankenstein and his monster.  Victor and Walton are doppelgangers Frankenstein and the Creature are doppelgangers  Though Walton is a minor character readers get a better understanding of him through the use of doppelganger. 

Literary device #2: Point of View The narrator of the story shifts from Walton, Frankenstein, and the creature Walton is a minor character, while Frankenstein and the creature are major characters Helps the author explain viewpoints of each character and multiple related stories without too much confusion

Literary device #3: Simile Throughout the novel, the story switches from 3 narrators. One of the narrators is Victor Frankenstein, whom opens up his narration with a simile of light and darkness. He begins by narrating his shift of thoughts ever since the day of his creation. He describes the feeling of coming to life with a "stronger light pressed against his nerves" (71). As soon as he opens his eyes he describes the sensation as "darkness" that fell over him. In a sense, this foreshadowed the turn that his life would take. This simile allows the reader to gain a better understanding of what his emotions and thoughts are as it is told in his narration.

POV/ Relation to Mary Shelley The Creature Has initially high regard for man and need for human compassion Later cast out by society and rejected leading to a resentment for men Outsider like Mary Shelley. Victor Frankenstein Considered himself an outsider like Shelley for having different ideas than society Saw scientific discovery as something glorious and good Ends up hating his creation and suffering the consequences of it

How does cruelty function in the novel and does the cruelty reveal about the perpetrator and/or victim?  In the entirety of the book readers see the Creatures struggle with humanity. Originally the Creature was a victim of cruelty, being shot by the father of the girl that he saved and being beaten by Felix, whose family he'd help and watch over.  At the end of the book the Creature gave up on mankind, turning him into the perpetrator and the Beast. The Creature became a murderer.  This novel shows that man/ creation is neither good nor bad, there's a constant battle between good and evil. 

Significant moment #1 Felix kicking the creature outside of his house is a significant moment in the novel because it triggers the creature's perspective on humans. Even after being rejected by his own creator and being looked down upon by humans, the creature is still persistent on giving mankind one last shot and decides to do so with De Lacey, who is blind. He figures that because the man is blind, he will judge him based on his personality and not his appearance. However, when Felix enters the house and throws him out, the creature loses all hope. This moment in the novel is significant because it is the last straw the creature has with humans in which soon after promises revenge.

Significant moment #2 Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster is perhaps the most significant moment in the book. Not only does it mark the life of another significant character but it creates an internal struggle for Victor. The significance of this moment is that what Victor believed would be the introduction of life takes an ironic turn and in fact causes several deaths. In his narrative, the reader is able to observe his emotional shifts in regards to his creation.

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