Frankenstein Prompt
AP English
Frankenstein Prompt Mary Shelley is a timeless novelist who is known for her complexity and symbolism. In this passage from her classic novel Frankenstein, Shelley uses several techniques to depict the monsters emotions during his first experiences of life. She uses rhetorical devices such as personification, symbolism, and tone to allow the reader to understand exactly what the monster is feeling. “Soon a gentle light stole over the heavens, and gave me a sensation of pleasure.” This is one of numerous examples of personification that is used to describe the monsters first morning of life. By giving the light a specific action it allows the reader to visualize and understand exactly what the monster is experiencing. Shelley is very well known for her use of symbolism and imagery in her writing. By using symbolism, the author provides meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described. Shelley uses weather to symbolize the mood of the scene. In the first paragraph of this passage, the weather is described as very “dark” and “cold” and the mood has a very negative vibe but at the morning progresses and the sun rises the mood becomes much more positive and uplifting. The over-all tone of the piece is very vital when it comes to truly understanding the passage and the novel as a whole. The tone of this passage is much more positive than the majority of the novel itself. In the last two paragraphs the tone changes from a harsh morning to a light hearted and hopeful mood for the monster. By repetition of the word “pleasant” the reader can easily picture the scene being described and is almost false hope for the monster when he later attempts to socialize with other humans and is bitterly rejected. Mary Shelley is an classic writer who made a huge impact in the world of literature. Frankenstein, though written in the 1800’s is still a famous and influential novel that will not be fading anytime soon. Her use of rhetorical devices in
Frankenstein Prompt Mary Shelley is a timeless novelist who is known for her complexity and symbolism. In this passage from her classic novel Frankenstein, Shelley uses several techniques to depict the monsters emotions during his first experiences of life. She uses rhetorical devices such as personification, symbolism, and tone to allow the reader to understand exactly what the monster is feeling. “Soon a gentle light stole over the heavens, and gave me a sensation of pleasure.” This is one of numerous examples of personification that is used to describe the monsters first morning of life. By giving the light a specific action it allows the reader to visualize and understand exactly what the monster is experiencing. Shelley is very well known for her use of symbolism and imagery in her writing. By using symbolism, the author provides meaning to the writing beyond what is actually being described. Shelley uses weather to symbolize the mood of the scene. In the first paragraph of this passage, the weather is described as very “dark” and “cold” and the mood has a very negative vibe but at the morning progresses and the sun rises the mood becomes much more positive and uplifting. The over-all tone of the piece is very vital when it comes to truly understanding the passage and the novel as a whole. The tone of this passage is much more positive than the majority of the novel itself. In the last two paragraphs the tone changes from a harsh morning to a light hearted and hopeful mood for the monster. By repetition of the word “pleasant” the reader can easily picture the scene being described and is almost false hope for the monster when he later attempts to socialize with other humans and is bitterly rejected. Mary Shelley is an classic writer who made a huge impact in the world of literature. Frankenstein, though written in the 1800’s is still a famous and influential novel that will not be fading anytime soon. Her use of rhetorical devices in