Frankenstein: Writer's Methods & Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What narrative technique is prominent in Frankenstein?
What narrative technique is prominent in Frankenstein?
Shelley uses epistolary form with multiple narrators.
How do Gothic elements function in Frankenstein?
How do Gothic elements function in Frankenstein?
They create mystery and fear about scientific boundaries.
How is nature depicted in Romantic literature?
How is nature depicted in Romantic literature?
Nature represents beauty, emotion, and the sublime.
What key allusion is present in Frankenstein?
What key allusion is present in Frankenstein?
Referencing Milton's Paradise Lost is significant.
What do light and fire symbolize in Frankenstein?
What do light and fire symbolize in Frankenstein?
They represent knowledge, enlightenment, and danger.
How does foreshadowing enhance the narrative?
How does foreshadowing enhance the narrative?
It builds suspense and hints at tragic consequences.
Who are the perspective characters in the story?
Who are the perspective characters in the story?
Walton, Victor, and the Creature share their viewpoints.
What does the Creature identify with in the novel?
What does the Creature identify with in the novel?
He sees himself as both Adam and Satan from Genesis.
What theme does Romanticism highlight in the novel?
What theme does Romanticism highlight in the novel?
The importance of respecting and valuing nature.
How does Shelley use dark settings in the narrative?
How does Shelley use dark settings in the narrative?
They add to the Gothic mood and sense of horror.