Symbolic significance of Clerval, and foreshadowing in Ch.18-20

In chapters 18-20 of Frankenstein Henry Clerval represents the good scientist who had a great appreciation for nature. He also represents the meaning of companionship because not only did he travel to England with Victor but he was always there in Victor's time of need. In chapters 18-20 the monster is feeling isolated and has asked Victor to create a female monster. Victor who is currently feeling guilty about the death of William and Justine is completely terrified of the decision he is about to make but is sure of his love for Elizabeth and has no choice but to agree with the monsters deal. Although Victor recognizes that creating the female creature is an abomination and clearly a crime against humanity, he begins to grow impatient and wants to begin the experiment to be free from the monster forever. While working on the female creature foreshadowing takes place; Victor sees an image of the person he used to be within Clerval. After Victor's understanding of the possible outcome of his decision, he destroys his work completely which makes the creature angry. Because Victor did not fulfill his part of the deal the creature tells Victor that he will be there on his wedding day. Throughout the chapters Victor states "Clerval is watching over me" with that statement the reader can conclude Clerval's death.http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/projects/blogs          

Chapters 15-17 of Frankenstein relating to Paradise Lost

The overall theme of chapters 15-17 in Frankenstein I feel is Paradise Lost, Paradise Lost is used as a sort of guide for the monster. This suggests the idea of the monster trying to understand his purpose in the world and uncovering who or what he is. The creature identifies himself within the character of satan in Paradise Lost but there is also a reflection of Adam within the monster. The relations that the monster finds with these two characters demonstrates the sense of isolation and anger they each have towards their creator. A definite comparison between the characters would be that both Adam and the monster experienced betrayel and neglection while satan and the monster both evoked contempt and tried harming other people. As chapters 15-17 develop I feel that the creature experiences remorse, there is some what of a desire he has which is to be human but some how the creature itself still has a demonic feature. In chapters 15-17 there is an emphasis that Victor only created the monster for a necessity, its almost as if Victor never truly cared for his creation but needed it as a method to feel superior. The creature later tries to make Victor realize that he is the cause for his destruction, the monster is seeking revenge because he now understands what his creator did. The idea of good becoming evil is highly enforced. http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/projects/blogs    

Orientalism In Frankenstein

Orientalism is the knowledge and study of Oriental languages, and literature. Within chapters 13-14 of Frankenstein there is a definite emphasis on orientalism and learning about human society. In the chapters there is also focus on language and communication. For instance the monster learns and develops understanding and communication with the cottagers and becomes aware of himself. Another reference to orientalism would be when Felix encounters a book called the Ruins of Empires, the style of the book was very centered on a sort of referece to eastern authors. The book not only contained alot of history but it also expressed a view of the empires existing in the world at that time, which suggests the enforcement of religion. The distinct types of religion in several nations were described in detail such as the Asiatics, the Grecians, and the Romans. The Ruins of Empires brought Felix to a realization that humans are capable of being so powerful but also vicious, that being said because Safie's father was accused of a false crime and sentenced to death. We humans never fully think about the outcome of our decisions and so that clearly made a statement.       http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/

Reflection On The Kite Runner

Refletion On The Kite Runner


The book the Kite Runner is about a boy named Amir who remembers things that happened in his childhood. He has two servants Ali and his son Hassan. Ali and his son Hassan are servants because they are a lower race, which are the Hazaras. The highest point of tension in the book takes place when Amir and Hassan are playing around and suddenly run into three boys. They threaten to beat up Amir because his friend Hassan is a Hazara. I was really surprised at this point in the book, it should not matter what kind of people you hang around with. We are all human and the same in one way or another. The story also takes place during the winter which is the season of the kite fighting tournament. Amir participates in the tournament and ends up winning. At this point in the book Amir finds Hassan trapped while he being there Assef rapes him. It must have been devastating to have to witness something of that nature. After this happened the boys grew apart. The book later moves on to Amir and Soraya's wedding, they get married. Amir returns to Pakistan to reunite with Rahim Khan everything in their country has gone bad. Pakistan was taken over by the soviets and there is alot of violence. The book ends where Amir takes Sohrab and Soraya to a park called Afghans Park. Amir and Sohrab start flying kites.
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Reflection on Duato's Work "Without Words"

Reflection on Duato's Work "Without Words"


Nacho Duato is a famous choreographer born in Valencia, Spain. Duato began his dance study at the Rambert School of London. He also studied dance at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater in New York City. He was a company member of the Nederlands Dans Theater for ten years. Duato’s choreographic works have been included in some of the best dance companies in the country such as American Ballet Theater and San Francisco Ballet.

Nacho Duato’s work “Without Words” was so inspiring. Each company dancer was so talented and really brought life to the stage. Nacho Duato’s movement was so organic and moving; the music truly added more of an effect to the piece as a whole. The dancers had such beautiful lines and engaged every single muscle. The partnering work was so incredible. The dancers were each other’s strengths and worked as a pair beautifully. Since Duato’s work is more of a contemporary base the movement adds a vivid scene to the audience.

. While watching Nacho Duato’s work “Without Words” I noticed that he emphasizes the idea of creating shapes within the movement. The act of creating shapes within a piece adds a story behind the work and makes it personal for the choreographer and the audience.

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Frankenstein in Relation to Prometheus

Frankenstein In Relation to Prometheus
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Prometheus brought fire to mankind and was punished by the gods for his act. In Frankenstein prometheus is emphasized when victor brings new life to the world. They each have similarities, the gods feared destruction and how humans would dispose it. Prometheus and Frankenstein shared the dream of a creation of a new species. This  suggests fear in the book of Frankenstein; the creation brings forth its own destruction. Prometheus demonstrates someone that brought wellness "fire" to mankind and was punished for it. Where as Victor created a monster and resulted in abandoning his creation. Technology takes a huge role in Frankenstein, but is also relatable to prometheus. The fact that Victor became so obsessed with technology and eploration; he tries to be somewhat of a god which led to the making of a monster. In the end Victor was not capable of taking responsibility for his actions.

Robert Walton Analyzation

What do the Opening letters of the novel reveal about the Character of Robert Walton

  Robert Walton is enterpreted as someone who has a thirst for knowledge and is driven to explore. He is a determined man and desires to accomplish great things in his lifetime. Robert appears to be very lonely, meaning he does not have the ability to communicate so well. He is torn between his drive for discovery and caring for people although he is away he manages to still write to his sister. Both he and Victor share similar isolation. Walton is need of a friend, someone he is able to talk to. He feels as if he does not have a place in society. He is portrayed as an understanding character but also someone who is capable of learning from others and his own mistakes. http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/

SelenaFlores Connections Between Frankenstein and Mariner

Make critical connections between the novel up to this point, and the poem "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

   I feel that both stories emphasize knowledge. In Frankenstein victor is addicted to knowledge which leads to his creation of a monster. Victor feels as if he has to impress society with the amount of knowledge he possesses. The mariner on the other hand is cursed with knowledge, he feels the need to amuse people with his journey. Both stories imply the idea of crossing boundaries, Victor with his creation and the mariner with the killing of the albatross. They also convey the idea of isolation. Victor is constantly bothered by his guilt and parts from the outside world.The mariner becomes alone due to everyone "meaning his shipmates" dying and he is left to be the only survivor. There is a nature aspect incorporated in both stories. For instance when Henry and Victor travel to the country. In the rime of the ancient mariner the ocean, snakes, and the abatross are all mentioned and are all a part of nature. And finally both stories were based on the romantic period.http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/