In associating Gothic with the Romantic Movement, the gothic tradition was formed towards the end of the period, through " the associated ideas which the imagination was stimulated to conjure up" and a strong interest in nature's wonder and mystery.
The setting of Frankenstein is a strong part of what makes the novel Gothic. In Frankenstein, the multitude of dark setting arouses continual atmosphere of mystery and suspense throughout the novel, as well as serving as a metonymy of gloom and horror. The lab, charnel houses, churchyards and vaults in which Victor dedicated his time in creating the creature and the island in the Orkneys contributes to the gloom factor in which the novel is set, while the bleak, glacial fields of the Alps and the mist of the Artic serve to indicate the isolation of both the protagonist and the antagonist. Nature and weather plays an important role in foreshadowing dark evil acts, events and confrontation to come in the novel. In foreshadowing the birth of the creature, the weather was described as being "a dreary night" with "the rain pattered dismally against the panes". The bleak weather therefore, serves as an indication of the hideous result to come of Victor's creation. It is important to note that the setting in the novel is very much concerned with nature and how it reflects the characters. This aspect links the Gothicism of the novel to the Romantic period, a period closely related with nature.
The setting in Frankenstein serves not only to arouse mystery, but it also causes the characters to realise the consequences of their pursuit. The icy climate tested both Victor's mental and physical toughness and it ultimately became the main factor contributing to his death. On realising that he must "commence a destructive and almost endless journey across mountainous ices of the ocean- Victor feared for the worst and "gave way to the emotions" that suppressed him, he "wept aloud".
Frankenstein perfectly fits the description of both a Romantic and a Gothic Horror. ... Gothic horror is a large part of the story, as well. Frankenstein mutilates his unfortunately misunderstood victims. ... Romantisism and Gothic horror also connect a lot in the novel. Frankenstein starts getting close with a man, but accidentally kills him. ...
In the novel "Frankenstein," written by English novelist, Mary Shelley, a scientist plays "God" and has to pay the consequences. The charm of this masterpiece is not only is it a gothic novel, but a romantic and science fiction novel as well. ... In "Frankenstein," Victor Frankenstein becomes mad and determined to give life to the dead, Victor goes to extraordinary measures to seek it through, "I collected bones from charnel-houses and disturbed, with profane fingers, the tremendous secrets of the human frame." ... Frankenstein is clearly a gothic novel, but at the same time it is a romantic ...
A very good example of this type of literature is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. ... This theme of the Gothic has different characteristics that all fit into the story of Victor Frankenstein and his monster and make this one of the first horror stories every told. ... The opening sentence in Frankenstein sets the mood for the rest of the book. ... A Gothic novel would not be complete without a lot of rain. ... The final characteristic of the Gothic theme in Frankenstein is the air of death and decay throughout the novel. ...
A Comparison of extracts from Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" and Susan Hills "Woman in Black" of their Effectiveness and Creation of Tension I am intending to review an extract from two pieces of pre and post 19th Century text, in the hope of pinpointing the effectiveness and ways of creating tension in a Gothic Horror story. There are ways in which to define Gothic Horror, i.e., the simple plots, rather supernatural events, the specific definition between their complex and vivid descriptions, particular focus on terror and horror and the intense descriptions of the landscape and weather...
Show how Shelley creates "Horror" by her use of language in Ch. 5 and elsewhere in the text we've studied so far Gothic novels originated from gothic architecture, this medieval type of architecture was pointed arches, cathedrals, ruins and ancient statues, therefore these novels where very often set in a gloomy castle replete with dungeons, subterranean passages and sliding panels. Gothic novels were written mainly to evoke terror in their readers; they also served to show the dark side of human nature. ... Surprisingly, there were a vast number of female Gothic authors. ... Mo...
The novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is an extremely classic gothic story that has been translated into many languages, and therefore has been influential in lots of countries. ... As a result, in contrast with Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the film Mary Shelly's Frankenstein (1994) directed by Kenneth Branagh successfully presents far more attractive gothic elements, including space as it is experienced by the characters, the endings of the plot, and moral lessons about family issues. ... Another difference of the gothic element between the novel Frankenstein and the film Mary Shelly&...
The novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley is an extremely classic gothic story that has been translated into many languages, which has been influential in lots of countries. ... As a result, in contrast with Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the film Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) directed by Kenneth Branagh successfully presents far more attractive gothic elements, including space as it is experienced by the characters, the endings of the plot, and moral lessons about family issues. ... Another difference of the gothic element between the novel Frankenstein and the film Mary Shelly'...
The horror film classic "Bride of Frankenstein" (1935), directed by James Whale has become a standard cinematic icon in American popular culture, due in part to its most memorable figure--a stitched-up "bride" with wild, terrified eyes dressed in a floor-length white burial gown and sporting a coiffure created by touching the poles of a galvanic battery. The paper shows that "Bride of Frankenstein", the sequel to Whale's "Frankenstein" (1931), has also become a great favorite with horror film fans and critics throughout the world. The paper shows that this film has often been described as...
Frankenstein has stood the test of time and has become prevalent in pop culture due to it's strong use of romantic and gothic elements. ... These include the mummy, gremlins, vampires, werewolves, and Frankenstein himself. ... One common occurrence of this is the constant raining in both Frankenstein and Frankenweenie. ... This is a reference to Hollywood's Frankenstein movies. ... Frankenstein has managed to stay relevant in pop culture due to its strong literary elements in Gothicism and romanticism. ...
