Writer Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Frame narrative in Frankenstein
Frame narrative in Frankenstein
Story within story; multiple narrative layers
Epistolary form definition
Epistolary form definition
Story told through letters
Key Gothic elements in Frankenstein
Key Gothic elements in Frankenstein
Weather/atmosphere, horror/sublime, supernatural undertones
Shelley's language style
Shelley's language style
Formal, emotional, sometimes poetic language
Light & fire symbolism
Light & fire symbolism
Both enlightenment/science and destruction
Nature symbolism
Nature symbolism
Comfort & innocence; contrasts artificial creation
Monster's appearance symbolism
Monster's appearance symbolism
Ugliness of unnatural creation; society's rejection
Monster quoting Paradise Lost shows
Monster quoting Paradise Lost shows
Struggle with identity & abandonment by creator/God
Victor as 'modern Prometheus' meaning
Victor as 'modern Prometheus' meaning
Human overreach & punishment for forbidden knowledge
Victor & Walton relationship
Victor & Walton relationship
Both ambitious; Walton learns from Victor's failure
Victor & Monster duality explores
Victor & Monster duality explores
Nature vs nurture; who is real 'monster'
Alpine landscapes provide Victor
Alpine landscapes provide Victor
Temporary peace, refuge, restore humanity
Arctic setting symbolises
Arctic setting symbolises
Isolation, danger, unknown; pursuit of forbidden knowledge