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A 3 page paper which examines the
manipulation of the different narrative perspectives in Mary Shelley’s novel
“Frankenstein.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAfrnarr.rtf
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know the characters very intimately. It is a complex and intriguing novel, primarily because of the narrative style. In many ways it is very typical of the Victorian novel in
its "narrative within a narrative within a narrative" (Mary Shelleys Frankenstein). The following paper examines the narrative style of the novel. Narrative in Frankenstein One of the most
intriguing elements in the narrative of Shelleys work is the monsters narrative. According to one critic, "A totally different position is represented in the Monsters narrative, the central part of
the novel. If only this narrative is considered the Monster appears to be an almost perfect creation (apart from his horrible appearance), who is often more human than humans themselves"
(Rohrmoser). In the narratives of all others we see him as a monster, an ugly and disgusting beast. But, through his narrative we see that, "He is benevolent (he saves
a little child; he helps the De Lacey family collecting firewood), intelligent and cultured (he learns to read and talk in a very short time; he reads Goethes Werther, Miltons
Paradise Lost and Plutarchs works). (Rohrmoser)" (Rohrmoser). These are powerful elements that speak of a man, a noble and kind man, not a monster. But, because of the other parts
of the novel, the other narratives, we do not simply see him as a kind and gentle creature. We also have the narrative that comes from an outsiders perspective,
that which involves Walton the man to whom Frankenstein has revealed his story. One critic notes that "As he travels, Walton envisions himself discovering the cause for magnetic north in
the land where the sun never sets. Walton reflects the contemporary interest in scientific expeditions: well-educated men chose to explore the unknown and expand mankinds knowledge of the universe" (Neal).
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