Only there, he experiments the feeling of love toward Beatrice; and there he discovers the truth of Beatrice's innocence and sincerity. ... Giovanni is so subjugated by Beatrice's beauty and innocence during their meetings, in the garden, that he does not even notice the purple print on his hand (left by Beatrice) until he goes back to his room. ...
His poetry encountered great critical interest for its "employment of satire and verbal digression, its presentation of the individual versus society, and its treatment of guilt and innocence" (Safier, 528). Byron considered Alexander Pope--an important satirist in the Age of Reason--as a model for him and his writing, thus influencing his own satirical style. ... At the age of 21, Byron was given a seat at the House of Lords and went to sessions for that year (Slovey and Haerens 67). ...
Is it true that the monster is treacherous? Walton says that Victor showed letters and that W. saw the monster, to lend credibility to the story. Victor had thought to be useful, but without due consideration to values. Epic hero: "the greatness of his fall." Victor's speech: we do something not because it's easy but because it's hard--shows some noble sentiment and aspiration. ...
