Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Victor's anagnorisis and catastrophe relating to human condition

Within Chapters 21-23 there are several events that demonstrate anagnorisis and catastrophe. Anagnorisis is a moment in a work when a character makes a critical discovery, this is shown in the novel when Victor's father visits him in prison. Through this event Victor becomes aware of the importance of having friends and family as a support system. In a sense anagnorisis relates to the human condition because of the fact that anyone can encounter a discovery at any point in their lifetime. Catastrophe is emphasized within Frankenstein through the death of Elizabeth. Victor's creation murdered Elizabeth on their wedding day. Victor's complete devastation and rage towards the monster definitely suggest the catastrophe within the story.

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