In Frankenstein, the element of weather is used in the opening chapters in order to foreshadow the symbolic representation of nature, both assertive and destructive, used in repetition throughout the book. ... This gives the idea that the weather is symbolizing hope, which powers the main character, as even Robert calls this breeze a "wind of promise" (1). ... In this case, the wind not only gives him unexpected warmth, it also physically thrusts Robert and his crew forward to their destination. ... In contrast to a wind helping the main characters' journeys and adventures, the...

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He fails to respond to letters from family as well as taking care of his physical well-being (Chapter 4). ... " (Chapter 3 approx. 110) As a scientist, Dr. ... The human subjects of the experiments must give consent prior to their death to allow their bodies to be used for scientific research. ... He learned about the world by spying on the De Lacey family in their small cottage (Chapter 12). ... (Chapter 16). ...

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Frankenstein begins his story in Geneva, at home with his family, during chapter three, his mother dies of scarlet fever after attending to Elizabeth, whom she contracts it from. ... The monster is brought to life in Chapter five, "on a dreary November night, again this adds to the stereotypical image of the horror genre. Before he gives life to the monster, Frankenstein shuns the creature because of his appearance but he continues to give life to "the breathless horror" of the monster. ... During chapter 24, Walton takes over telling the story, and again Shelley uses epistolary form for him t...

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In chapter five Victor recalls the night he gave his monster life by the spark of electricity. Likewise in the Greek myth, Prometheus also gives life to his creations and just like Victor he molds them into what he believes to be perfection. ...

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At the same time, science generously gives him way more hope than he could possess. ... It was a bold question, and one which has ever been considered as a mystery; yet with how many things are we upon the brink of becoming acquainted, if cowardice or carelessness did not restrain our inquiries(Chapter 4).... "But I am a blasted tree; the bolt has entered my soul, and I felt then that I should survive to exhibit, what I shall soon cease to be--a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitiable to others, and intolerable to myself (Chapter 15)....

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Kipps also shows naivety when interacting with Mr Jerome and the inhabitants of Crythin Gifford because they give various dark hints about Mrs Drablow and Eel Marsh House. ... This can be linked to the final chapter of 'The Woman in Black' as Arthur Kipps fails to realise what Jennet Humfrye is planning until it cannot be helped; he says "all the world went dark around me". ... Moreover, the novel "Frankenstein" is also known as "the modern Prometheus" which links to the theme of helplessness against the unknown because the myth depicts that Prometheus ...

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Although the two audiences different views lead to different character developments of Frankenstein and his creation they would have arrived at the some final conclusion, the final chapter of the book derived this convergence of opinions. ... They give reasoning to such depth of the portrayal of Frankenstein's creation having righteous desires of human acceptance. ... Understanding the historical and social context of Mary Shelley's work gives insight into reasons for character development, this is significant to understanding how characters were constructed. ...

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