Question
I have to write a thoughtful composition on the following:
Gothic novels emphasize horror, mystery, and the supernatural. Write an analysis of the gothic features of the nvel Frankenstein that are evident in Chapters 1 through 8. How does she Shelley establish an atmosphere of mystery? How does the action create a feeling of terror? What supernatural elements does she include? Consider setting, plot, and character in your analysis, and be sure to provide at least 3 examples with textual evidence.
I'm not asking for a written essay- I don't plagiarize-, I just need help with the actual analysis:
I'm pretty sure that Shelley conveys mystery through diction, but I don't know how to show that.
Also, i can't find any supernatural elements; does her mentioning of heaven count as "supernatural"
And how does setting, plot, and character help?
I'm so lost, please help?
Gothic novels emphasize horror, mystery, and the supernatural. Write an analysis of the gothic features of the nvel Frankenstein that are evident in Chapters 1 through 8. How does she Shelley establish an atmosphere of mystery? How does the action create a feeling of terror? What supernatural elements does she include? Consider setting, plot, and character in your analysis, and be sure to provide at least 3 examples with textual evidence.
I'm not asking for a written essay- I don't plagiarize-, I just need help with the actual analysis:
I'm pretty sure that Shelley conveys mystery through diction, but I don't know how to show that.
Also, i can't find any supernatural elements; does her mentioning of heaven count as "supernatural"
And how does setting, plot, and character help?
I'm so lost, please help?
Answers
Writeacher
I have not read or taught this book, but there are several places online where you might find some help. Please read literary criticism about this book here --
http://www.ipl.org/div/litcrit/bin/litcrit.out.pl?ti=fra-63
-- and possibly in here --
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Frankenstein+shelley&hl=en&btnG=Search&as_sdt=10000000000001&as_sdtp=on
http://www.ipl.org/div/litcrit/bin/litcrit.out.pl?ti=fra-63
-- and possibly in here --
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Frankenstein+shelley&hl=en&btnG=Search&as_sdt=10000000000001&as_sdtp=on