Gothic Elements In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Discussion Question # 17
There are many Gothic elements in the Frankenstein novel starting with the graveyards where Frankenstein gathered body parts for his morbid work. The atmosphere of fear when he first sees his hideous creation. The environment in which they lived the rugged terrain, the lonely forest and the desolate northern setting further along in the story all contribute to the atmosphere as well. There was a supernatural element in the story pertaining to the monster’s superhuman strength, endurance and ability to traverse the dangerous landscape easier that any mortal man. This story was abundant in emotion especially from the monster, his emotional pleas, he begged his creator to make him a mate, when this did not pan out for
There are many Gothic elements in the Frankenstein novel starting with the graveyards where Frankenstein gathered body parts for his morbid work. The atmosphere of fear when he first sees his hideous creation. The environment in which they lived the rugged terrain, the lonely forest and the desolate northern setting further along in the story all contribute to the atmosphere as well. There was a supernatural element in the story pertaining to the monster’s superhuman strength, endurance and ability to traverse the dangerous landscape easier that any mortal man. This story was abundant in emotion especially from the monster, his emotional pleas, he begged his creator to make him a mate, when this did not pan out for