Weather Symbolism In Frankenstein

Often writers, such as Shakesphere use weather symbolism to hint at the overall theme, as well as tie in the emotional state of the main character. Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley similarly divulges into the relationship between the climate and developing plot as conflicts concerning the monster and Victor’s mental conscience continuously arise throughout the book. In the chapter, “The Storm '', Victor encounters both a figurative and literal storm as he ascertains his own creation is affiliated with his brother's murder, fabricating the struggle of overwhelming guilt.

When driving on the long journey home, assenting to his fathers pleading request, the weather increasingly grows darker and grim as Victor gets closer and closer. Reveling

Revealing William’s murderer did not bring the peace Victor thought it would, instead it only left him feeling heavier as he was weighed down with remorse. These emotions are conveyed as Shelley says, “The thunder ceased, but the rain still continued and the scene was enveloped in an impenetrable darkness.” (pg.80) While the reality of the situation brought some type of closure, as the building plot finally reaches its climax, the anticipation and pain victor is still enduring continues, almost enclosing him in a hopeless cloud of darkness. During the night, Victor did not sleep, he did not let himself rest; he felt he didn't deserve it after what he had done. Reflecting back on what could have gone wrong, the young Frankenstein reveals, “Two years had now nearly elapsed since the night on which he had first received life; and was this his first crime?”(pg.80) Unknowing to the full capabilities of the creature, Victor lives in suspense of what the monster's previous actions were and what he might do next. The two years since constructing the monster had passed quickly and while Victor was able to somewhat move on with his life, the creature had spent that time plotting his revenge on the one who abandoned him. Victor’s remiss ways not only caused an immense drift in the monster and his relationship, but also the nature of the creature as he expressed no clemency. While the weather holds great meaning to the situation Victor portrays, “But I did not feel the inconvenience of the weather; my imagination was busy in scenes of evil and despair.” (pg.80) Victor was not focused on anything but the tragedy he had just encountered, not even noticing the mirroring of the weather on his life and thoughts. As Victor's life progressively exacerbates, so does the condition of the raging storm both outside and