Mary Shelley uses her great writing style as her monster evolves. ... The story is also helped by the need for the monster to ruin its creator's life. ... The novel ends with both the monster and Victor dying alone, out on the cold arctic tundra. ... Even just after Victor creates the monster, he regrets it and wishes it were dead. ... The monster's conflicts and Victor's problems all add to the story....

• Word Count: 242
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

For example, in his battle with the monster Grendel, Beowulf used "bare hands", not some magic sword or an army of football players. ... For instance, Beowulf wants the world to know about his majestic defeat of sea monsters only he could accomplish through a picturesque fight. ...

• Word Count: 211
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School