Literature Analysis III

Frankenstein Literature Analysis
 
1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read.

The plot to Frankenstein by Mary Shelly is very simple. It basically tells the creation of a man made man. Dr. Frankenstein attempts to create life using the dead and electricity. He does create life but he is terrified by his own creation thus leaving it in isolation. Once the creation, Frankenstein, is isolated it wanders alone suffering rejection from everyone he meets or encounters. At one point we are shown Frankenstein's humane side when he encounters a little girl near a lake tossing flowers in the water. He is shown emotions of affection by the girl as they begin to play, but Frankenstein messes up by the tossing the girl in the lake. He later flees and hides near a house. He spends time near the house and observes the inhabitants talk and spend family time together thus allowing him to learn how to speak. After a while he grows tired of isolation he seeks out Dr. Victor Frankenstein so he can create him a wife. Victor goes with it but backs out halfway thus killing Frankenstein's wife. Out of rage Frankenstein swears revenge on Victor. In the end Frankenstein kills Victor but feels remorse for it thus killing himself.

2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.

The theme of the novel is isolation. It proves the condition of humanity caused by isolation and how it makes life unbearable. Another theme is the development of human nature, how Frankenstein learns how to speak, feel, hate, and forgive.

3. Describe the author's tone.  Include three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).

The author remains a somber tone throughout the whole novel. Some examples include how Frankenstein is shown to be alone without anybody. Another is the tone when Dr. Victor Frankenstein feels remorse for creating another monster then killing it without it gaining life. Lastly when Frankenstein kills the little girl a tone of melancholic emotions is shown.

4. Describe five literary elements/techniques you observed that strengthened your understanding of the theme and/or your sense of the tone.  Include three excerpts that will help your reader understand each one.

5 literary techniques used include the tone of isolation. The syntax used to describe the events, the atmosphere created in the novel for example when Frankenstein kills Victor there is an atmosphere of depression and regret created. A sense of confusion when Frankenstein can't comprehend why the girl died instead of floating.