For example, nature is used frequently to create atmosphere. The bleak, glacial fields of the Alps and the mists of the Arctic serve to indicate the isolation of the two protagonists (central characters). There is also a struggle between good and evil throughout the story, an example of this is seen in Frankenstein and his monster. .
We also get a lot of suspense around the person who is going to die. An example of this is before Elizabeth dies when Frankenstein thinks he will perish,.
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"While my right hand grasped a pistol which was hidden in my bosom; every sound terrified me, but I resolved that I would sell my life dearly and not shrink from the conflict until my own life or that of my adversary was extinguished.".
Here you can see Mary Shelley has used a long sentence to start to build up the suspense and she has also included "every sound terrified me" which shows Frankenstein's anxiety. This novel even includes the supernatural element where the monster has "pale yellow skin", which describes the non-human looks. .
The weather features frequently in the novel as a reflection of impending doom and tragedy, such as the opening words in chapter 5, where the setting for Frankenstein's monster happens on a "dreary night of November", with the rain, "pattering dismally against the panes", of Frankenstein's laboratory. .
In chapter 5 Frankenstein tried to create a beautiful being, but is disgusted by its ugliness. This is where Frankenstein abandons the creature at birth when it is most in need. Frankenstein also feels guilt, but has no duty to the life that he created and shows no love. This is the first time in the story that we hear of the creature's rejection. Throughout the story he is unwanted by everyone he meets, therefore this makes him evil and hating every human in his. .
Frankenstein first realises that he has been creating evil and is sickened by what he has done. He also knows he should not try to act as god and his attitude had changed from respected scientist to a possessed and obsessive person.