Frankenstein #10

This book in its entirety intrigued me. The capturing way thy Mary Shelley went about writing Frankenstein was similar to that of no book I has read before. The continual story within a story was similar to only that of a movie that I haw seen which I mentioned earlier in my blogs. I almost liked the book version better because for the first time I was forced to create my own scenarios in my head with only the details given on page. This really helped me to get the characters to a place I have never been before with the depth as equal to that of Victor and he creature. Grasping the true emotion of how intricate the thoughts as feelings of each o these characters was not easy to accomplish. Shelley created the depth through her various story within story effects that brought us up to speed with the ideas and developments of their own ideas of both love and responsibility. Grasping that if a creature going from an infant to a full grown in the span of two years is difficult enough without the creature having a more extensive vocabulary than that of myself, now add in such intense actions ad though process and events start to get confusing. Both the blogging and the continual note taking guides helped me keep track of the series of sequences that were going on throughout the span of the book. Keeping them continually in light of the fact that Walton was recording them helped greatly. The finale that Walton records comes to an exciting conclusion when he writes, "He was soon borne away b the waves, and lost in darkness and distance,"(166). This ending draws us wondering what emotions will overtake the creature in his last moments of living while he is out there in finally ending his life as he should as for the actions that he took while living. Surely this ending for the creature would have been seen fit by his creator who died recently beforehand. 

Frankenstein #9

In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the importance of characters a d relations is very important. Without understanding how all of the characters are connected by blood or other means helps the reader understand the gist of what is happening throughout the book. Knowing how close Victor continually becomes with those that help him in his various struggles helps the reader understand how dependent his sanity is upon the livelihood of those around him. Without Clereval, his father, and Elizabeth, it is hard to envision Frankenstein getting to the position thy he did to deal with the creature head on. Frankenstein's acquired a true depth I his sole that was left deathly empty hen his wife was finally taken from him. It was almost as if the creature had fully inflicted the pain that he had to endure upon Victor. The problem was that Victor now had nothing o lose but his own life. With nothing else left, Victor embraced a reckless abandon lifestyle that represented his emotions extremely well. He could now fully devote his actions to redo what he had done so wrong to start off this dreadful journey. He really reaches his goal when he finally becomes as close as possible to, and eventually into, death and his creation. The happiness is felt because he has given his best effort to te task at hand and can jnally join those that suffered because of him. Understanding this relief was only possible because of the intensity and love that he had with those characters in the story before they were dead. He had to use the strength they provided to reach the place that they ended up in themselves. The confidence in that strength was utilized near his death when Victor said, "...but surely the spirits who assist my vengeance will endow me with sufficient strength,"(161). 

Frankenstein #8

The author Mary Shelley utilizes her ability to create suspense and bewilderment through her various literary techniques in Frankenstein. These techniques result in both motifs and themes that only an intricate story as such can achieve. Her ability to warp time so that a reader must keep up with multiple story lines entails a story that the reader desires to keep up with and strives to figure out. The suspense allows the reader to wonder what all is happening outside the current story being described by a vital character within the story. This continual development aids in the readers ability to focus in and understand the themes of death, life, and acceptance of love on a whole level. These help to better understand the complexity and development of the characters. The continual knowledge that both the monster and Victor live long enough to venture far from their home allows the reader to puzzle at what will happen next many times. The context clues and careful choice of diction create in Victors life this seemingly fragile state of being alive. In order for Victor to feel pain and better realize how vital the lives of those around him are, the author uses the monster to kill off friends and family that Victor would gladly trade places for in order to keep them alive. This gradual understanding of responsibility for personal choices and actions helps Victor understand that he cannot make a female creature. "Had I a right, for my own benefit, to inflict this curse upon everlasting generations?"(121) revealed that Victor was finally grasping his personal duties and what they entailed towards his creations. 

Frankenstein #7

In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, a reoccurring event has a large impact on Victor. Every time that a court case is discussed as a judgement, Victor is brought into a scenario where he must face his ultimate consequences. The first judgement creates within Victor a sense of disbelief for what he had inevitably done. The second judgement created intense turmoil not only in Victors life, but also in his mind. The paranoia created by the author through the perspective of Victors thought process is extremely important to begin the understanding of Victors one-track mind. This paranoia is very adequately developed by the diction that the author provides. Because we have insight into what Victor is thinking and how his thought process is developed, we better understand how much Victor only think about the creature. This notion of the creature is mainly that the creature will be going after himself. The concentration of worrying about his own safety results in yet another death that Victor must claim responsibility for yet again. This time it's not just someone that he loves, but his wife. Finally we are able to connect the story line altogether and see how Victor ends up chasing the monster. This endless ordeal helps Victor find his end just as he rightfully deserves. "...but I feel myself justified in desiring the death of my adversary,"(161) was how Victor was able to die still knowing that the creature was alive and out in the wild. 

Frankenstein #6

In the book Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, characterization occurs through the application and utilization of the stories provided by various characters. A large portion of the book is made up of the second portion of the book is made up of the dialogue provided by the creature. Within these stories the creature made many important illusions that changed who he was. The stories were so important because of the development that he needed to become the person he is near the time he talks to Victor. The Ruins of Empires helped the creature develop language and knowledge of history. Paradise Lost helped the creature understand deep emotions. Sorrows of Werter marked the beginning of the creatures knowledge that he might not understand everything including death. This inclusion of the lack of understanding death becomes important later on in the book. When the creature kills willy he doesn't seem to fully understand what he has done. His understanding of emotions but not of all concepts is very interesting. "Yet I inclined towards the opinions of the hero, whose extinction I wept, without precisely understanding it,"(91) gives an insight into the lack of understanding that the creature sometimes endures. 

Frankenstein #5

Frankenstein, a work by Mary Shelley, is more than just a story. It's a story within a story. Some sort of 1700 Inception theory that is hard to understand at points. How similar are the stories between this man, Frankenstein, and Walton going to get? I wih to understand the meaning behind the beginning when Frankenstein said that Walton wouldn't want to know hat the spark to life was. Why does Frankenstein have to endure the hardships of feelin the guilt and blame for the deaths at hand? It seems very u fair that he must partake in this affair. An then be approached by the creature monster himself? That just seems to be an even hard concept in itself. Te death of Justine and his younger brother William weigh heavily on his soul, and the mister that Frankenstein thinks killed them in a sense decides to approach and confront Frankenstein on so many levels. The dialogue of the creature is that of intelligence. He had the capacity to learn and comprehend which just adds to the mystery of why he would kill the youngest son. "My rage was withou bounds,"(68), only begins to describe the feelings that Frankenstein has for his creature. He feels such intangible sorrow at the interaction with the beast that he even charges it in an attempt to revenge. This then creates another story within the already story within a story that is going on by source of the creature! He tells of his beginnings and how he came to be as is nowadays.

Frankenstein #4

Mae Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, creates such a diversity of action in the book. Within that diversity, a reoccurring action is that of death. Ultimately, it seems that the debates presented might have been a factor in Frankenstein finding the truth behind the mystery of life itself. This was reflected on te creation of Victor through the discovery of the life spark needed to bring one to life. It's a bit humerus that once Frankenstein successfully creates a life, he comes incredibly close to losing his own. As after doing just that, he comes to find his you gets brother has passed by means of murder. This chain of death and life seems to be a reoccurring theme and a factor in the motivation of Frankenstein's actions. He is willing to do what is necessary to help those around him even though he really does not hold their fate in his hands. His journey back seemed to be similar tithe beginning of the story mostly because of his physical and emotional wear and tear, but also by indication of the monster present, but afar, in this new enviornment. I find it I retesting that he is not quite sure at first if it really is the monster just as the shipmates were not sure as to what the creature was when they saw it. Another parrellel seem was the condition of the weather, funny how it is raining just as when te creature was produced. He finally identifies the monster by a flash of lightening an confirms it as, "The wretch, the filthy daemon to whom I had given life,"(50). This brought forth so many questions to mind. Had the creature who was so close killed Frankenstein's brother? Why didn't Frankenstein react with fear and flee the scene? Only time will tell the answers to these deep subjects.

Frankenstein #3

In Frankenstein, the character Frankenstein begins his story in a similar manner to that as the way that Walton did this book. Mary Shelley created yet another parallel between the two. Frankenstein creates a mood through the telling of his childhood and all those people in his life that truly seemed to mean so much to him as have an incredible impact on who he was as a child and adult. As Walton did, he told stories and many informatory ideals that people in his life had. This theme seemed to carry on in his life up until the point that he seemed to be corrupted by some didactic literature that he managed to find. The theme of his life then seemed to point Nd aim towards being the one to find out things for himself rather than listen to his father who is much wiser a s older than e. he mentions reading this literature with high hopes. He builds up this concept that he is right because of the learning that he was willing to do in his own. Once he goes to secondary college, he finds himself willing to listen to those that agree, or even more, understand hy he has been thinking in a certain manner for so long. This alters his ultimate career path and pushes him to begin delving in what many cannot fathom. The spark of life. Upon this discovery, his ignorance shines through on many levels when he fools with more than he can handle and creates a monster on accident. In this moment, Frankenstein seems to begin the understanding that life is more than self. He thinks to himself, "the beauty of the dream vanished, and a breathless horror and disgust filled my heart,"(35). What was he thinking in delving so far into unknown matters? Perhaps we will find out.

Frankenstein #2

In Frankenstein, Mary Shelly builds up wonderful moments and scenarios than involve an immense amount of intensity. At the start of one later letter, Walton wrote, "So strange an accident has happened to us that I cannot forbear recording it,"(8). This truly begins the introduction of the true main character who later on tells the story to change Walton's perception entirely. The accident is told with certain key words that later on reflect on circumstances told in the story. As a group, those on board the ship saw what appeared to be a man. Soon after, they encountered a man that ends up being a dear friend to our already introduced Walton. Interestingly enough, Walton had really been searching for a friend an this character seemed to fill the spot perfectly. Right ff the bat a sense of parallelism was apparent between the two. More than anything, they seemed to be the best of friends. While speaking of his own ambitions, Walton comes to find that this man known as Frankenstein is just as Walton is! He is crazy to try to change the poses of what is capable in the world but he tried anyways too. This is when the real story begins.

Frankenstein 1

In Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the story begins with a series of letters. These letters are the main introduction of some important characters. The majority of the characterization by the author is conduced through the production of stories that reveal different aspects of the characters. To better understand the reasoning behind the journey that Walton is venturing on. The description of his childhood revealed a lot about his personality. The denial of the desire to be a seaman shaped Walton in a manner that pushed him to want to find other methods to pursue his dream. The acquiring of the money from a deceased relative allowed Walton I finally think about wht he wanted to accomplish in a large scale. The determination and dedication that he howed was portrayed through the details of the many jobs he underwent in order to become a knowledgeable and skillful seaman. The character showed a lot of his personality through the process of decidin on those specific men that he wanted to join him on his quest. The focal point of the quest hve the reader a better understanding of just why he is heading to this never before seen pole. Many of these traits are then mirrored in a character introduced later on. All of the accounts wonderfully build up to a description of Walton's attitude as. "What can stop te determined heart and resolved will of man?"(7).

APO 96225

APO 96225 written by Larry Rottmann is probably the most depressing poem/piece of literature that I have ever read in my life. Knowing that APO stands for Army Post Office gave me some insight that this poem was about an American. Knowing that America fought a war in Vietnam where it rains a lot gave me the insight that this poem dealt with the Vietnam War. Understanding the horrible things that occurred throughout that war is something that Americans, Vietnamese, Cambodians, and the world will never forget. Like the holocaust, the Vietnam actions that took place shocked the world and cause a reevaluation of everything that was happening to prevent the spread of communism. This particular poem seemed to be an allegory of the Vietnam War as a whole to a single soldier that deals with his mother. The line, "Upsetting your mother,"(18) queued me onto the denial that was at hand. The mother doesn't seem to acknowledge the horror that is going on in her son's life just as many American's seemed to be in denial of what their "Country" was doing to other human beings. The sad fact that many cannot seem to accept the truth of the situation that occurred overseas sickened thousands and resulted in the American troops leaving the country after the mission was deemed over.

Much Madness is divinest Sense

Much Madness is divinest Sense produced by Emily Dickinson truly creates an allegory worth contemplation. It pulls so many different aspects of life into the short eight line poem. It brought forth the notion that society is all but sane and only those that are insane have the right idea. It made me consider wether those that have finally gone insane have been those privileged enough to speak to the Gods. Do the Gods create all of the mayhem that is here on earth? Idea after question after idea continually popped into my head until I read it again and realized how wonderfully written this poem was done. It demands discussion, it declares abnormality, and it truly delves into topics that are without our knowledge in the here and now. The thoughts created by the line, "Assent-and you are sane-,"(6) builds the notion that those in the "right" state of mind do not know the correct way to live and think. Only those that oblige in dismantling society have the ability to see the world as it should be.

I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

I felt a Funeral, in my Brain by Emily Dickinson seems to be representative of an act a little bit more important than someone's funeral. This poem opened with the line, "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain,"(1) and right off the bat I thought that this must being about the author's sanity. The only two words capitalized in the line were "Funeral" and "Brain." So naturally I read the line out loud putting a tad bit of oomph on the words funeral and brain thinking to myself that there was no way this was simply a coincidence.  After reading through the rest of the poem, I noticed that the words, "Sense, Mind, Being, Silence and Reason," were all purposefully capitalized as to clue in to what the actual meaning was behind the poem. This interesting use of diction to create an allegory helped me to understand the greater meaning behind the "Funeral". She was going crazy. Her mind was slowly going through the long process of insanity and she was conscious aware of it. The funeral aspect was perfect for the allegory because of the event being that of a process and because it happened over time. The conclusion seemed to be one of sadness because the writer seemed to finally be at an end. She had finished was had been happening for a long time.

Bartleby the Scrivener

Bartleby the Scrivener written by Herman Melville is an odd story that brings forth some truth in the world of business today. It was written not only to describe a man in a scenario but almost as an allegory meant to represent the unnatural nonemotional decisions and people created by the Wall Street world that many people are so invested in. This very intriguing story about such a suspicious character creates turmoil through the use of both repetition and, at times, a lack of detail. The repetition of the word "Prefer" in various methods and lines really does build up the unemotional aspect of Bartleby that is revealed throughout the short story. Most disturbingly was the continual denial of providing any information about himself with the simple, "I would prefer not to,"(659). This does both use the repetition and create the lack of understanding for why a man would be so ridiculously secretive for seemingly no reason whatsoever.  The desire for detail created a large amount of confusion for the characters in the play and also for the reader that simply wanted to understand the motivation behind the nostalgia present in Bartleby's life. The suspense built up behind Bartleby's background all came together at the conclusion of the story when, once again, the reader figures out that there is a rumor that Bartleby could have previously worked as a Dead Letter burner. I do find the fact that it is only a possibility that this is true very significant. It always just leaves the possibility that there are other factors involved. This seems to correlate with life extremely well by having the option that there is something else wrong in business men's lives.

Miss Brill

Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield is a very odd, confusing story about a woman who has a very consistent routine that seems to define her in a certain way. Her consistency in her actions reveals a lot about her character and personality throughout the story. So regular are her actions that even those that associate themselves with the "play" that she is regularly a part of recognize not only her, but her continual presence in the same place as always. It goes so far as to bother the boy that is present when he says, "Because of that stupid old thing at the end there?"(186). This indicates the irksome feeling brought on by the presence that Miss Brill provides in the park. This really does seem to trouble Miss Brill and bring her down in spirits. They insult her presence and make remarks regarding the fur that she wears as something not appropriate and bothersome. She felt offended by their remarks and even went so far as to put the fur back in it's place when she returns home. The fur was then personified when it seemed to feel the emotional pain when the author included, "She put the lid on she thought she heard something crying,"(186). This brought forth the realization of just how sad and alone this lady must be in her "Room like a cupboard,"(186).