Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is a novel, which explores many of the characteristics of gothic romanticism. Dreary gothic settings, a focus on the supernatural, love, and nature, are all key elements of this novel. It also delves into the topic of the human emotion, bringing the reader to a closer understanding of each character. Shelley often relates the depression or burdens of the characters so well that the reader feels pity for them. As I …showed first 75 words of 521 total…

…showed last 75 words of 521 total…pretend to feel no emotion for Victor after this. Shelley’s story is one that seizes upon the reader’s emotions, drawing tremendous empathy for the characters. By tapping the reader’s feelings and bringing him to a comprehension of what the characters are undergoing, the author has strengthened the value of her characters’ emotions. Any novel that can claim the reader’s sentiments with as much force as this one, is destined for success.