... monster and make this one of the first horror stories every told. The very first characteristic of a Gothic novel is its sinister setting. The opening sentence in Frankenstein sets the mood for the rest of the book. Shelley begins her novel with, "You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded ... . Victor also committed a crime when he created the monster. He didn't think about how humanity or the creature would be affected by his evil science. The third characteristic is the atmosphere of evil and horror. This is the ...

• Word Count: 1350
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School