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Isolation In Frankenstein And Things Fall Apart

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Isolation is apparent for everyone one of us, but for Okonkwo and Frankenstein’s monster that feeling is constant. Frankenstein and Things Fall Apart, despite having a drastic amount of differences, one of which being the time period, both novels share a common theme of isolation. This theme of isolation is evident when Frankenstein’s monster is constantly reminded by towns folk he is an outcast. In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo has thoughts of not being enough of a man when not being able to provide for his people, causing feelings of isolation. In the novels, Frankenstein and Things Fall Apart, Mary Shelley and Chinua Achebe tell a similar theme that isolation can lead to a drastic downfall through the use of, characterization, allusion, simile, …show more content…

While describing the monster's conflict with himself and others, Andrew Green says, “Justine Moritz suffers the burden of false accusation; the monster suffers because of his ugliness and isolation” (Green 6). In this quote, Andrew Green used figurative language, allusion, and characterization. The author uses this so that the reader can understand how alone and secluded the monster truly is. Due to the monster’s seclusion and isolation from everyone, the monster decided to kill. While explaining the monster's story, the journalist says, “A monster which, as the central narrative of the novel makes clear, is itself tragically fated to a life of rejection and isolation from humanity, banished like its creator to the wilderness” (Green 5). This quote tries to explain to the reader that Frankestein’s monster is incredibly isolated and tormented by his looks and his appearance in general. This torment may cause the monster to feel very …show more content…

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