Frame Narrative In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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While reading Frankenstein, Mary Shelley uses a frame narrative to explain multiple views from different characters. The stories may start off confusing, strange, and pointless, but end with a good understanding of what is to come. Victor returns home to comfort loved ones by the death of his brother, William. Furthermore, the story of the monster comes into place, and we are left to find out what the final piece of the book is. The frame narrative comes to life in the middle of the book reflecting on the mystery of death, story of the monster, and what will come next. After creating this monster, Victor is frightened to come near him and let alone talk to it. Thus, the return home to his family and the death of his brother makes him realize

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