The Dynamic Changes In Victor's Character In Frankenstein By Mary Shelley

No matter the journey, the traveler will never be the same. Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, was an English novelist during the eighteenth century. One of the reasons why she wrote Frankenstein was because she wanted to write a horror story for a circle of writers. After completing the short story, she was urged by her fellow novelists to write a complete novel. In Frankenstein, journey plays a crucial role because it illustrates the dynamic changes in both Victor’s and the monster’s character. Although the story has shown changes, Victor has encountered the most journeys. By comparing the settings before and after the journey, the reader can illustrate the dynamic changes in Victor's character. Throughout the story, Victor has journeyed

His journey starts in a churchyard, a dark setting filled with decaying bodies and lifeless corpses. Based on the setting, the reader can conclude that Victor was brave since he travels blindly into the the churchyard. In addition, one can state that Victor was in love with the death of nature. According to the story, it stated, “I saw how the fine form of man was degraded…” (Shelley 42). During his visit, Victor observes the process of decay while complementing the work of the worms. Therefore, the reader can conclude that Victor was an insane man who was willing to study such disgusting features. However, after two years, Victor’s journey ends in Montanvert. Montanvert is described as a location filled with mountains and wildlife. Moreover, during Victor’s visit, the setting was overwhelmed with rain and dark clouds. Nevertheless, its most pronounced feature was the giant glacier which carved the mountains. According to the story, it stated, “...view of the tremendous and ever moving glacier…” (Shelly 93). The glacier’s power to destroy

In the story, the monster starts his journey directly after his creation. His journey starts in the forest of Ingolstadt. The setting was cold, dark, and filled with wildlife. In addition, the setting included a campfire which the monster found pleasure in. According to the setting, the reader can conclude that the monster was a man who loves nature considering he lives in the forest. Moreover, since the setting was cold and dark, the reader can conclude that the monster felt alone and confused. According to the author, she elaborated, “..all was confused” (Shelley 100). The darkness symbolizes the monster’s lack of knowledge since he journeys through the forest blindly. Even more so, the cold symbolizes the monster’s loneliness considering that he lacks the warmth of companionship. Lastly, the campfire illustrates the monster’s love for humans since it gives him pleasure. However, a few months later, his journey ends in a hut at Montanvert. The setting was cold, overwhelmed by rain, and had a campfire. According to the setting, the reader can conclude that the monster has gained knowledge and became more independent. The construction of a hut and fire proves the monster’s knowledge and independence. Furthermore, even though there was a fire, his home was cold. According to the story, it illustrated, “The air was cold, and the rain...began…” (Shelley