Literary Analysis on Mary Shelley Author of Frankenstein By the time Mary Shelley was nineteen she had written one of the most famous novels ever published, Frankenstein. Mary Shelley was married to the great poet Percy Shelley. While she was on a visit to another great English poet Lord Byron in 1816, Byron suggested all three of them compose horror stories to entertain each other. Her husband and their friend Byron did not go through with their promise on writing horror tales of their own, but strong-willed Mary finished hers and published it in 1819. Mary Shelley lived and wrote during the prime of the gothic literature era. Gothic literature composed of horror stories that expressed the darker side of human nature and terrified their
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In my joy 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 cause should produce such opposite effects!” (p.81) In this passage from Frankenstein the dictation used by Shelley expresses the underlying themes that are featured in the novel. Shelley uses the word "oppressed" to describe the creatures feeling of being treated coldly. In this passage the creature states that the warmth of the fire fills him with joy and makes him happy, however he feels pain when he touches the fire. This relates to the cause and effect idea which is explored in the novel. Victor Frankenstein creates the creature in hopes of producing an ideal form of life. This brings him much joy. However, the effect that is seen is that the creature is harmful and Frankenstein feels a great need to stop him from further terrorizing …show more content…
Which perfectly fits the description of a "Gothic Literature" The thought of raising someone out of the dead is gruesome itself. However Shelley takes full advantage of this literary device to enhance the strange feelings that Frankenstein generates in its reader. Shelly's creepy and frightening tale personifies the gothic novel. With her compelling writing, she creates a setting that sets the gloomy mood and hinders actions creating dramatic
In my joy 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 cause should produce such opposite effects!” (p.81) In this passage from Frankenstein the dictation used by Shelley expresses the underlying themes that are featured in the novel. Shelley uses the word "oppressed" to describe the creatures feeling of being treated coldly. In this passage the creature states that the warmth of the fire fills him with joy and makes him happy, however he feels pain when he touches the fire. This relates to the cause and effect idea which is explored in the novel. Victor Frankenstein creates the creature in hopes of producing an ideal form of life. This brings him much joy. However, the effect that is seen is that the creature is harmful and Frankenstein feels a great need to stop him from further terrorizing …show more content…
Which perfectly fits the description of a "Gothic Literature" The thought of raising someone out of the dead is gruesome itself. However Shelley takes full advantage of this literary device to enhance the strange feelings that Frankenstein generates in its reader. Shelly's creepy and frightening tale personifies the gothic novel. With her compelling writing, she creates a setting that sets the gloomy mood and hinders actions creating dramatic