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The monster is evil, Victor is good, and so they are in conflict throughout the book.
The point-of-view in the novel is first person in both the letters by Captain Walton and the narration told by Victor himself. This helps make the reader feel like they are part of the action and experiencing events as they take place in the novel.
There are many themes in "Frankenstein," and one of the main plot lines is the fight between good and evil. However, there are other themes in the novel. One is Victor's quest for learning, which leads him to create something that is far beyond what he can control. Victor has a thirst for knowledge, he is creative, and his quest takes him down the wrong path. Another theme is the monstrosity of the monster. Because he is ugly and was created by such strange means, he is shunned and alone, and he shows how society treats those who are different and do not fit in. He is frightening, but he is also sad and lonely, and it seems he might not be so bad if more people accepted him. Another theme is keeping things secret and...
Victor keeps the monster secret, even when it affects other people, like his family, and the young girl who is accused of murdering William, Victor's brother. Victor also admires his teacher for keeping the "secrets" of science, and so, secrecy in important to this novel. This shows that keeping secrets is not always the best way to deal with problems.
Shelley uses many literary techniques throughout the novel to keep the reader's attention while she weaves in her themes and thoughts. First, she uses letters, notes, and journals to change from straight narration, and she does this to show the character's thoughts and different points-of-view. She also uses minor characters, like Elizabeth, to show society at the time. Elizabeth is quiet and meek, and does not stand up for herself, like many women of the time. She also uses first person point-of-view to make the novel fresh, like it just happened.
References
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft. Frankenstein Or, the Modern Prometheus. New York: Collier Books, 1961.
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