Blog #2

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

To keep readers on their toes, Shelly uses intensified foreshadowing. She constantly creates statements that poke at the fact that something dramatic is going to occur, but then cuts the information off just before the truth is revealed. This from of suspense can be see in statements such as "prepare to hear of occurrences which are usually deemed marvelous" (Shelley, 13). This introduction reveals that an outrageous event has occurred, but gives no detail as to what, when, or where such events happened. Foreshadowing is seen again when Victor states," A human being in perfection ought always to preserve a calm and peaceful mind, and never to allow passion or a transitory desire to disturb his tranquility,"(Shelly, 34). This quote foreshadows what will happen to Victor when he lets his desires and passion take over his being. Victor becomes so engrossed in his work that he looses touch with humanity and even becomes ill. This quote is also serves as a warning to Walton, for there is a lot of similarities found between Walton and Frankenstein. Both have a desire to discover the unknown grey spots of the world, though this can be very unsafe and unhealthy. Walton still has a chance to keep his sanity and his safety, but it may already be to late for Frankenstein.