The term Gothic refers to a genre that came about in the late eighteenth century. It can be a type of story, clothing, or music nowadays. In this paper it will refer to a style of literature. A very good example of this type of literature is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. There is a sense of foreb...
Lost In 1817, Mary Shelley set out to write a ghost story that would "curdle the blood, and quicken the beatings of the heart." ... Mary Shelley allows all characters to express their side of the story, thus effectively forcing the reader to take a position, and side with either Victor or the wretch. ... Of the events that unfolded in Shelly's masterpiece Frankenstein none of them can be excused, but given the creature's upbringing can easily be justified. ...
Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelly, is about Victor Frankenstein's thirst for forbidden knowledge. The story begins with Walton, a sailor, telling his sister he had finally met a true friend named Victor. Victor comes on to Walton's ship ill and unable to speak. Walton nurses him for days until he...
