DESTRUCTION OF FEMALE + MONSTER'S WARNING Flashcards
what does victor say before he destroys the female monster
race of devils
quotes on monster’s warning of victor
you are my creator, I am your master; obey
I shall be with you on your wedding night
what does the destruction of the female monster suggest?
foreshadowing of Victor’s later isolation as it spurs the monster’s murderous intent - murder of elizabeth
analyse race of devils
victor’s belief in the monster’s inherent evil and attempt to distance himself of resp through dehumanisation
reveals the failures of his ambitions - juxtaposes previous beliefs in ‘happy and excellence in natures’ - instead disregards them
analyse I shall be with you on your wedding night
modal verb emphasises the inescapable nature of victor’s punishment for his sins -foreshadows his later punishment
you are my creator but I am your master; obey
parallel phrasing reflects victor’s loss of control as there is a reversal in power dynamics - direct address of monster + echoes his previous pleas to creator
short imperative at end emph his dominance