Frankenstein was a very intriguing novel. The monster himself in some case can be very relatable. Throughout the novel the monster experiences an overall sadness that can be broken down into smaller “sub-emotions.” A few of the feelings that he experiences are depression and loneliness. The monster did things that he did not truly mean because he was not particularly aware of the severity of his actions although he was simply acting on his emotions. The monsters primary motive behind claiming the lives of others was the neglect that he felt from society, but more importantly his creator. I feel that the monster would not have acted in such ways if he simply had someone to understand or bond with him.
1.)Why do you think that the reoccurring images of Kien's battalion allowed him to be able to write so freely? pg.86 2.)Why sudedenly did Kien feel reborn? pg.87 3.) Why do you think Kien was "reviewing" his past? pg.88 4.) On page 88, Kien says "the novel seemed to be in charge and he meekly accepted that..." has there ever been something like this happen to you, if so, what? 5.)Kien says that there is a thin line between dying and survivng, do you agree with this? pg.89 6.)From the above question, if you do not believe that there is a thin line between dying and surviving, what is your view on death? 7.)Kien says that dead soldiers are sometimes more significant that the living soldiers, why do you think Kien believes this and do you agree?pg.90 8.) After the body was found and buried, the music was never heard again. What do you think this symbolizes? pg.90-91 9.) "He died still hoping desperately that I'd come back and save him as ...
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