- themes of isolation/rejection
*represented in the monster's rejection from society (Frankenstein)
*Macbeth's self-isolation from the norms of society- immersed in his own deception
*Isolated setting of 'Mr Lyon'- desolate castle surrounded by 'swirling snow' far away from the city and civilisation (Bloody Chamber)
- nature as a destructive force
*nature of Victor's personality - obsessed with knowledge/science etc - it his nature which leads him to the destructive task of creating the monster
*the natural forces of destiny/fate (represented in the witches) as an uncontrollable force lead Macbeth down a destructive path of deceit and murder
*Natural setting of the sea, as an enforcer of the young bride's capitivity - the sound of the sea is described as a violent ever present force, reminding the young bride of her entrapment in the castle (The Bloody Chamber)
-Relationships and the dark consequences of them
*The closeness of Victor's family, close relationships results in the monster exploiting this by murdering those that Victor holds dear to cause the most pain
*Macbeth and Lady Macbeth - both thirsty for power, almost competing whose stronger? LM comes off the worst in her insanity. Also the trusting friendship with Banquo, Macbeth betrays this by ordering the murder of Banquo
*The murdered wives of the Marquis, they all trusted and loved him, once again this is abused and he betrays them (The Bloody Chamber)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Frankenstein can be seen as a novel of identity..
-the monster lacks his own identity.
- within the society represented in the novel the monster's physical identity is rejected (causing him to doubt his inner identity/personality?)
- the monster likens himself to the characters of Paradise Lost - trying to assign himself an identity - copies the actions of the DeLaceys
- Victor's identity - sees himself only as a scientist? cannot escape his identity - cast in his role (marxism?)
- lack of identity of the monster also evident in the submissive role of women in society
- within the society represented in the novel the monster's physical identity is rejected (causing him to doubt his inner identity/personality?)
- the monster likens himself to the characters of Paradise Lost - trying to assign himself an identity - copies the actions of the DeLaceys
- Victor's identity - sees himself only as a scientist? cannot escape his identity - cast in his role (marxism?)
- lack of identity of the monster also evident in the submissive role of women in society
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