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Frankenstein
I really enjoyed Frankenstein, probably because it’s one of our first books in which we have multiple encounters with a monster which becomes a very human character as we learn more about him. Part of me hates the monster for … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Frankenstein!
After many bus rides to and back from work, I have finally managed to finish Frankenstein. Probably one of the first observations I made about it was how much it felt more-so science fiction than gothic/romantic (as it is usually referred as). I had some trouble staying tuned into the story at times (although bumpy bus […] Continue reading →
Frankenstein: A Cautionary Tale for the Modern Era
This isn’t the first time I’ve read Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus, but it also isn’t the first time I’ve found it enjoyable. Both readings I found the first 70-80 pages as a crawl, but really heated up after the Monster becomes apparent to Victor. A teacher of mine once mentioned how Frankenstein is arguably […] Continue reading →
Frankenstein
Frankenstein was an enjoyable read, and it makes it easier that the general storyline has become common knowledge. I haven’t read this book before, but since it’s so iconic, i was already familiar with a lot of the story and … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Frankenstein
When I was younger I went through a phase where I only read old British and American classics. While I read most of them somehow Frankenstein managed to slip through the cracks. Perhaps it was because I wasnt sure what … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Thoughts on Frankenstein
Before having read this story, my only mental image of Frankenstein was a green monster who yelled unintelligibly and chased people around. But clearly the story has more much to it. It is interesting to look at this book and … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Frankenstein and Adam
Frankenstein has always been one of my favorite books. I like reading ominous messages about society, and I like reading books where you are reading the actual story only partly, but it feels like there is a far bigger subtext … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Frankenstein
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley was a better read than the first time round. When I was in grade 11 I feel that I wanted to dislike the book to prove the point that Romantic literature is boring. Needless to say now that I am not the biggest fan of Romantic […] Continue reading →
Being a hermit?
Oh Rousseau, so poetic but almost to a fault. Throughout reading his discourse my opinion on his ideas changed between agreement and confusion at his claims. His statements on evolution morph between questions to statements that are incredulous to me. … Continue reading → Continue reading →
Frankenstein the Monstrous God? his Monster and Society: The Distorted Mirror
I have to say, Frankenstein was quite depressing. Over the years, I’ve watched many adaptations, read many different versions, but the original story, while extraneously wordy at times was very depressing. I found myself sympathizing with the monster at times … Continue reading → Continue reading →