"Frankenstein" Romanticism
Depictions of Nature
Artic
Described as cold and icy
Symbolism of desolation
Reflects Walton's inner isolation
Described as mysterious
Geneva
Stream between mountains of Geneva
Symbolized lack of joy
Symbolized chaos between the peace
Natural Beauty
Completions of Nature
Portrayed as peaceful and calm
Calm before the storm
Swiss Alps
Revitalized Victors mental stress
Described as Cold
Described as 'Breathtaking'
Physical Aspects
Panoramic
Snowy Conditions
Host of coniferous trees
Many ravines
Paris
Beautiful
Revitalized Victors mental stress
Calming
Orkney Island
Quiet
Ominous
Surrounded by an ocean
Montanvert
Physical Aspects
Panoramic
Host of rigid mountains
Symbolism
Isolation
Serenity
Seasons
Spring
Growth
A new chapters to life
Learning about the De Laceys
Purity
Monsters Experience
Learns about warmth
Winter
Cold
Calming
Desolate
Symbolizes Isolation
Rhine lands
Physical Aspects
Panoramic
Great Scenery
Rivers
Varies in terrain
Coveted by forest
Populated towns
Vineyards
Green Hills
Flowing Rivers
Use of Knowledge
Victor
Innovation
Creating life from death
Creates a monster of his own flaws
Self-Absorbed
Ignorant
Hatred
Dangerous Knowledge
Breaking the laws of nature
Alchemy
Use of Modern Science
Chemistry
Biology
Becomes obsessed with Science
Distanced himself from family
Blind to his responsibilities
Monster
Imagination
Life with a new mate
Will leave Frankenstein alone
for the creation of another mate
Dangerous Knowledge
Used new gained knowledge to create havoc
Kills innocent individuals
Justine
Dangerous Knowledge
Knows that an external force (not human)
killed William and framed her
Elizabeth
Empirical
Learns that Victor wants to create something that has never been done with modern science before
Romantic Characters
Victor
Stagnant
Remains as a stagnant
gothic character prior
to the creation of the
creature
Dynamic
Begins to learn Orientalism
Becomes aware of Nature
No longer wanted to pursue science
Embraced emotions after the death of loved ones
Henry
Begins to learn Orientalism
Understanding of Victors
Situation
Elizabeth
Dynamic
Lives a simple life
Worried about Victor
Fond of nature
Displays multiple emotions
Emotions
Depicted by Justine
Overwhelmed
Could not face the Frankenstein family
Falsely accused of a crime
Admitted to the crimes for salvation
Apologized for her sins to God
She had not committed the crimes
She was framed for the death of William
Depicted by Victor
Guilt
Created a threat to society
False imprisonment of Justine
The death of Elizabeth
Meant to be his bride
The death of Henry Clevral
Best Friend
The death of William
His brother associated by blood
Misery
Loved one are affected by his actions
Fails to realize the actions that need to be taken
Created a threat to society unknowing of the consequences
Grief
The death of his father
Could not believe Elizabeth died
Lonely
Further fueled the desire for revenge
The death of his mother
Began his study within science
Panic
Believed the creature would appear at his wedding
Attempted to to conceal his fears
Worried about the consequences of alienation
Sympathy
Listened to the creatures story
Felt guilty for abandoning him at creation
Depicted by Elizabeth
Had suspicions about Victor
Believed he was not a faithful man
Jealousy
Saddened by Victors actions
Became unhappy with herself
Depicted by Creature
Isolation
Lacked guidance
Lacked acceptance from mankind
Victor destroys mate
Lacks acceptance again
Seeked Acceptance
Helps family
Did various chores
Restocks fire wood
Stops stealing food
Wished to have a family
Wanted to be approved by cottagers
In need of ‘Eve'
Spectated Safie's & Felix's relationship
Rejection
Rejected by De Lacey
Turned into a quest for revenge
Rejected by mankind
Reserved hatred for humanity
Further fueled the need for revenge
Anger and Revenge
Victor destroys mate
Lacks acceptance again
Killed William
Framed Justine for it
Killed Elizabeth
Victors bride
Depicted by Alphonse
Depression
The death of Caroline
Victor left the family
In pursuit of science
When his father needed him the most
Became ill and overwhelmed with depression
Joyful
Victor and Elizabeths wedding
Felt like his life was complete
His job as a parent was done
Overjoyed by the marriage
Shock
Could not believe Elizabeth's death
Died of shock
Depicted by Robert
Joy
Achieved his goal of finding a 'true' friend
Sadness
Roberts loneliness is symbolized
by the barren artic
Simplistic Life
De Lacey Family
Chores
Collecting firewoord
Cleaning
Cooking
Modest estate
Cottage
Symbolism of family, and compassion
Isolated
In the forest
Far away from town
Tightly knit
Parisian Exile
Poor
Poverty
Lacking sustenance
Monster
Lives in small hovel
Secluded from society
Disassociated from society
Surrounded by nature
Learnt about the positives
about humanity
Freedom of travel
Travels throughout Europe
Germany
Ireland
Artic
Scotland
Switzerland