Week 1: Frankenstein
Post a response (approx. 250 - 350 wds.) on your blog page discuss some of the "gothic" aspects of Frankenstein or whatever text you read for this week. The first gothic aspect I noticed was having a dark and creepy environment, which is largely described in chapter 5 of Frankenstein . The scene depicts Victor bringing his monster to life and the eerie surroundings are listed: “It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs.” This allows the reader to imagine the dark and frightening atmosphere of the event which adds to the horror aspect. Following this, the creature is first introduced and illustrated in detail, showcasing another gothic aspect of having a “hideous” monster or supernatural being introduced to the audien