"I have longed for a friend; I have sought one who would sympathise with and love me." PAGE 157
Walton seems rather alienated from the people around him. He has no friends and instantly desires the love of a complete stranger who boards his ship because he has no one else. He barely knows Victor and already begins to grieve his illness. He has no contact with his family except for letters. His own crew threatens to mutiny. It took him several years just to get enough ship mate to take the journey. Walton obviously does not have great interpersonal skills. I feel bad for him that he has no friends but desperately wants one. He has no one to stay with him and support him through everything. He must be extremely lonely. He is completely alone. He loses the one person he thinks he could be friends with. Walton might be a really great friend. He definitely seems like a good listener for listening to Victor's entire story. He deserves at least a few friends, but he alienates them with his singlemindedness. If he was open to others and was not so focused on exploring, he might be a rather popular person.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Frankenstein part 2 will he really do it?
"I shall die." PAGE 166
This quote is some of the last words we hear from the creature. He says he is going to die. I question if he really will. He says that he is done and will kill himself. I do not think he will actually follow through with it. Even though this is the end of the story, I am curious as to whether he actually does or not. I imagine if he is truly set on the idea he would wait a long time like he did before introducing himself to the family. I think he will want to have a careful and meticulous plan ready. I also question whether or not he will really do it because he could have just been saying it in the heat of the moment. He also might have been trying to dissuade Walton from killing him. While the creature says he is going to die, no one knows if he really does. The story stops, but if it were to continue, would the creature still be alive? I can see the creature never going through with it and tormenting someone else. He seemed to enjoy haunting Victor and killing his friends and family to make him suffer. He might latch on to someone else he wants to bring eternal unhappiness to. Either way, it would make for an interesting sequel.
This quote is some of the last words we hear from the creature. He says he is going to die. I question if he really will. He says that he is done and will kill himself. I do not think he will actually follow through with it. Even though this is the end of the story, I am curious as to whether he actually does or not. I imagine if he is truly set on the idea he would wait a long time like he did before introducing himself to the family. I think he will want to have a careful and meticulous plan ready. I also question whether or not he will really do it because he could have just been saying it in the heat of the moment. He also might have been trying to dissuade Walton from killing him. While the creature says he is going to die, no one knows if he really does. The story stops, but if it were to continue, would the creature still be alive? I can see the creature never going through with it and tormenting someone else. He seemed to enjoy haunting Victor and killing his friends and family to make him suffer. He might latch on to someone else he wants to bring eternal unhappiness to. Either way, it would make for an interesting sequel.
Frankenstein part 2 forshadow
"Again; there is a sound as of a human voice, but hoarser; it comes from the cabin where the remains of Frankenstein still lie." PAGE 162
This quote is an example of forshadowing. Hearing the sound forshadows that the creature is there. Also, the quote forshadows that it is the creature by saying the sound as of a human voice, but it does not say a human voice. This insinuates it is not a human. The creature came back to Victor. He is disappointed when he finds him already dead because he had other plans for him. The forshadowing is effective because the reader is expecting the creature to be there. The forshadowing is also effective because it emphasizes the nonhumanity of the creature. This proves that the creature will be the one in the cabin. The forshadowin also proves that it will be the creature by saying in Victor's cabin. Coming from any other cabin it would not be as effective.
This quote is an example of forshadowing. Hearing the sound forshadows that the creature is there. Also, the quote forshadows that it is the creature by saying the sound as of a human voice, but it does not say a human voice. This insinuates it is not a human. The creature came back to Victor. He is disappointed when he finds him already dead because he had other plans for him. The forshadowing is effective because the reader is expecting the creature to be there. The forshadowing is also effective because it emphasizes the nonhumanity of the creature. This proves that the creature will be the one in the cabin. The forshadowin also proves that it will be the creature by saying in Victor's cabin. Coming from any other cabin it would not be as effective.
Frankenstein part 2 personification
"Despair had indeed almost secured her prey, and I should soon have sunk beneath this misery." PAGE 154
This provides an example of personification. Despair is an emotion so it cannot literally catch prey. Victor is describing his state of mind. He is saying that the despair he feels has almost taken over completely. He relates the take over to a predator hunting for prey to make it more savage. The personification is effective in portraying how Victor feels at this point. It also reveals that he has almost reached his breaking point. It is getting harder and harder for him. Victor realizes that the despair is taking over him but is unable to do anything about it. The personification shows that he knows it is happening but chooses not to respond. He is rather passive about the situation because he has already been through so much in his recent past.
This provides an example of personification. Despair is an emotion so it cannot literally catch prey. Victor is describing his state of mind. He is saying that the despair he feels has almost taken over completely. He relates the take over to a predator hunting for prey to make it more savage. The personification is effective in portraying how Victor feels at this point. It also reveals that he has almost reached his breaking point. It is getting harder and harder for him. Victor realizes that the despair is taking over him but is unable to do anything about it. The personification shows that he knows it is happening but chooses not to respond. He is rather passive about the situation because he has already been through so much in his recent past.
Frankenstein Part 2 Allusion
"It moved every feeling of wander and awe, that the picture of an omnipotent God warring with his creatures was capable of exciting. I often referred the several situations, as their similarity struck me, to my own." PAGE 92
The creature previously alluded to himself as the Adam to Victor. He returns to this biblical allusion. He views himself as Adam because he knows of the relationship between God and Adam. He sees how God cares for Adam because he created him. This makes him desire more from Victor than he is willing to give him. The creature believes he deserves more than Victor is giving him. The allusion is effective because most of the audience would be familiar with the story of Adam and Eve. This makes the relationship relatable as well as provides background for the creature's feelings. He would not come up with that desire on his own because he would not know any better. The biblical allusion provides support for his beliefs.
The creature previously alluded to himself as the Adam to Victor. He returns to this biblical allusion. He views himself as Adam because he knows of the relationship between God and Adam. He sees how God cares for Adam because he created him. This makes him desire more from Victor than he is willing to give him. The creature believes he deserves more than Victor is giving him. The allusion is effective because most of the audience would be familiar with the story of Adam and Eve. This makes the relationship relatable as well as provides background for the creature's feelings. He would not come up with that desire on his own because he would not know any better. The biblical allusion provides support for his beliefs.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Frankenstein- The Creature
"I thrust my hand into the live embers, but quickly drew it out again with a cry of pain. How strange, I thought, that the same casue should produce such opposite effects." PAGE 72
The creature seems to be like a baby or child in development. Although he is larger than a human, he is not mentally as developed. He must learn like a child. He learns by what he sees and experiences. This is partly why he watches the family. He wants to learn how to be like a human so that he is excepted. He first acts purely for survival. He means no harm on the houses he pillages. He does not understand that what he is doing is wrong. He wants to learn about the interaction between people. Also, the creature does not understand everything, like a child. He must learn from trial and error. He shows his vulnerability and shallowness of knowledge when he sticks his hand in the fire. He assumed it would feel good because fire was warm for hear and cooking food. It did not occur to him that the fire could be bad in any way. Even if the creature is the one who killed William, I do not think he could be held responsible because he does not know the right way to act. He does not understand social situations the way most adults do.
From 3:56 to 4:30 applies to the creature and his fire experience. I do not have an explanation for the chipmunk-like voices for the characters.
The creature seems to be like a baby or child in development. Although he is larger than a human, he is not mentally as developed. He must learn like a child. He learns by what he sees and experiences. This is partly why he watches the family. He wants to learn how to be like a human so that he is excepted. He first acts purely for survival. He means no harm on the houses he pillages. He does not understand that what he is doing is wrong. He wants to learn about the interaction between people. Also, the creature does not understand everything, like a child. He must learn from trial and error. He shows his vulnerability and shallowness of knowledge when he sticks his hand in the fire. He assumed it would feel good because fire was warm for hear and cooking food. It did not occur to him that the fire could be bad in any way. Even if the creature is the one who killed William, I do not think he could be held responsible because he does not know the right way to act. He does not understand social situations the way most adults do.
From 3:56 to 4:30 applies to the creature and his fire experience. I do not have an explanation for the chipmunk-like voices for the characters.
Frankenstein- Justine
"Since you left us, but one change has taken place in our little household. Do you remember on what occasions Justine Moritz entered our family?" PAGE 41
The introduction of Justine comes shortly before her accusation. After being introduced as such a kind and compassionate part of the family, she is accused of a vicious crime. The insertion of her in the letter makes it harder for the reader to believe that she is guilty because of the way she is portrayed in the letter. Justine was taken in by the family after a disappointing family dynamic endangered her. I feel sorry for Justine for everything she has to go through. She first grew up in a destructive family. When she gets involved in a better family that cares for her, she is loved and included. Then her mother selfishly wishes for her to return home because she has been plagued with bad luck. Her mother dies, then she is accused of killing a son like figure. She does not deserve to be treated like this when she has been faithfully devoted to this family.
The introduction of Justine comes shortly before her accusation. After being introduced as such a kind and compassionate part of the family, she is accused of a vicious crime. The insertion of her in the letter makes it harder for the reader to believe that she is guilty because of the way she is portrayed in the letter. Justine was taken in by the family after a disappointing family dynamic endangered her. I feel sorry for Justine for everything she has to go through. She first grew up in a destructive family. When she gets involved in a better family that cares for her, she is loved and included. Then her mother selfishly wishes for her to return home because she has been plagued with bad luck. Her mother dies, then she is accused of killing a son like figure. She does not deserve to be treated like this when she has been faithfully devoted to this family.
Frankenstein- Epithet
"When I slept or was absent, the forms of the venerable blind father, the gentle Agatha, and the excellent Felix, flitted before me." PAGE 81
While hiding, the creature takes refuge in a small abode. From his spot, he watches a family. He diligently watches and absorbs what they do. He tries to understand what they do and why. He wants to understand the humans and their motives. The creature learns from watching this family. From what he sees, he is able to connect a description to each. From his perception of the family members, he is able to deem Agatha gentle, and Felix excellent. He originally does not even understand these words. These epithets are effective because they give effective characterization. The creature has no bias or judgement towards the family. He gives an accurate account of what the family seems like to the rest of the world.
While hiding, the creature takes refuge in a small abode. From his spot, he watches a family. He diligently watches and absorbs what they do. He tries to understand what they do and why. He wants to understand the humans and their motives. The creature learns from watching this family. From what he sees, he is able to connect a description to each. From his perception of the family members, he is able to deem Agatha gentle, and Felix excellent. He originally does not even understand these words. These epithets are effective because they give effective characterization. The creature has no bias or judgement towards the family. He gives an accurate account of what the family seems like to the rest of the world.
Frankenstein- Simile
"Sir Isaac Newton is said to have avowed that he felt like a child picking up shells beside the great and unexplored ocean of truth." PAGE 21
This quote is an example of a simile. The simile is proposed by Walton. He relates how Newton felt when acquiring knowledge to how he feels. The simile shows how Walton wants to discover more. It is hard to be satisfied when so much is around. Even as he makes strides, Walton, like Newton, felt insignificant. He felt like he was just on the surface. He wants to go deeper. The progress he is making does not seem like anything considering what is out there to be discovered. The simile is effective because everyone can relate to shells on the ocean. Everyone knows what it is like to barely make a dent in something. It makes it easier to relate his feelings to the reader.
This quote is an example of a simile. The simile is proposed by Walton. He relates how Newton felt when acquiring knowledge to how he feels. The simile shows how Walton wants to discover more. It is hard to be satisfied when so much is around. Even as he makes strides, Walton, like Newton, felt insignificant. He felt like he was just on the surface. He wants to go deeper. The progress he is making does not seem like anything considering what is out there to be discovered. The simile is effective because everyone can relate to shells on the ocean. Everyone knows what it is like to barely make a dent in something. It makes it easier to relate his feelings to the reader.
Frankenstein- Synecdoche
"I may there discover the wondrous power which attracts the needle; and may regulate a thousand celestial observations, that require only this voyage to render their seeming eccentricities consistent for ever." PAGE 1
This quote provides an example of synechdoche. Walton is referring to his desire to explore. He wants to find something that no one has found before. In this quote, the needle refers to the needle in a compass. The needle is standing for the whole of the compass. Walton desires to make it to the North Pole where no one has gone. He seeks for knowledge of the magnets and what makes it point north. The synecdoche is effective because the reader knows what is meant by the needle. We know he is referring to the compass. The benefit to calling it a needle is that it stresses the magnetic nature of the compass. The magnet is what Walton is interested in. He wants to understand what no one else can.
This quote provides an example of synechdoche. Walton is referring to his desire to explore. He wants to find something that no one has found before. In this quote, the needle refers to the needle in a compass. The needle is standing for the whole of the compass. Walton desires to make it to the North Pole where no one has gone. He seeks for knowledge of the magnets and what makes it point north. The synecdoche is effective because the reader knows what is meant by the needle. We know he is referring to the compass. The benefit to calling it a needle is that it stresses the magnetic nature of the compass. The magnet is what Walton is interested in. He wants to understand what no one else can.
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