Writer Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Frame narrative in Frankenstein
Frame narrative in Frankenstein
Story told through Walton's letters containing Victor's account
Epistolary form definition
Epistolary form definition
Storytelling through letters and documents
Gothic conventions Shelley uses
Gothic conventions Shelley uses
Sublime nature, supernatural elements, atmospheric horror
Sublime nature in Frankenstein
Sublime nature in Frankenstein
Nature overpowering human ambition, cosmic consequences
Purpose of elevated language
Purpose of elevated language
Gives philosophical weight to moral struggles
Light/fire symbolism meaning
Light/fire symbolism meaning
Scientific knowledge & enlightenment, but also destruction
Nature symbolism in novel
Nature symbolism in novel
Comfort & innocence vs Victor's unnatural creation
Monster's appearance symbolises
Monster's appearance symbolises
Ugliness of unnatural creation & society's rejection
Paradise Lost connection
Paradise Lost connection
Monster quotes Milton, struggles as Adam & Satan figure
Victor as modern Prometheus
Victor as modern Prometheus
Stealing life's secrets brings terrible consequences
Victor & Walton as foils
Victor & Walton as foils
Both ambitious scientists; Walton learns from Victor's failure
Victor & Monster duality
Victor & Monster duality
Mirror each other in isolation, intellect, longing to belong
Alps setting significance
Alps setting significance
Nature as refuge, restores Victor's peace & humanity
Arctic setting significance
Arctic setting significance
Mirrors isolation, danger, far from human warmth