Chapter+7

Chapter 7 Home Sweet Home "... I forsaw obscurely that I was destined to become the most wretched of human beings. Alas! I prophesied truly, and failed only in one single circumstance, that in all the misery I imagined and dreaded, I did not conceive the hundredth part of the anguish I was destined to endure." -Victor Frankenstein __**Contributors:**__Anna Arnau-1stSarah Brown-1st In this chapter, Elizabeth writes to Victor that their brother, William, has been murdered and to return home. Upon arriving, he sees the creature near the place where William was strangled, while discovering Justine is accused of the murder. Who is responsible for this death?

The allusions in chapter 7 are connected to work written for or by her relatives and husband.
 * Allusions:**

"Summit of Mont Blanc: A poem written by Shelly's husband, Percy Shelly. It is place where Victor goes to during his travels. //"I discovered more distinctly the black sides of Jura, and the bright summit of Mont Blanc"// (Shelley 67).

"palaces of nature": An allusion from Bryon's poem //Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.// //"I contemplatd the lake: the waters were placid; all around was clam; and the snowy mountains, the palaes of nature, were not changed"// (Shelley 67)//.//

//"kneel by the coffin":// An allusion from //Memoirs of the Author of a Vindiction of the Rights of Woman// by WIlliam Godwin wrritten to honor Mary Shelley's mother, Mary Wollstonecraft. //"It was an historical subject, painted at my father's desire, and represented Caroline Beaufort in an agony of despair, kneeling by the coffin of her dead father"// (Shelley 70).


 * Motifs/Symbols:**

Weather:
-Lightening flashes and a storm brews whenever the creature comes (ooh Scary!) Say more here - //"A flash of lightening illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy daemon, to whom I had given life"// (Shelley 68). -Victor Frankenstein

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-When Victor comes home, the first things he sees is the picture of his mother and his brother, which increases the reality of their deaths. His mother's picture oddly shows her kneeling at her father's coffin (because obviously all of us wants a picture of death in our living room.) This picture symbolizes the impact of William's death to his family members.===== "//It was an historical subject, painted at my father's desire, and represented Caroline Beaufort in an agony of despair, kneeling by the coffin of her dead father"// (Shelley 70).

Perception of Beauty
-Frankenstein is drawn to beautiful things, but created something ugly. He assumes that all hideous things are just as hideous on the inside. This preconception leads to his **demise**. //"No sooner did that idea cross my imagination, that I became convinced of its truth... Nothing in human shape could have destroyed that fair child"// (Shelley 68).

Nature:
-During this chapter, Frankenstein describes all the nature he passes in extreme detail (a little too much at times...) Nature throughout the novel serves as a motif. It tends to calm and restore Frankenstein back to a calm mind. He seeks out the comfort of nature throughout the novel. Nature becomes a form of "spiritual renewal" ("Frankenstein: Themes, Motifs, & Symbols). It also contrasts with his creation, which did not happen naturally. //"By degrees the calm and heavenly scene restored me, and I continued my journey towards Geneva" (Shelley 67).//


 * Themes:**

Prejudice : Prejudice can lead to consequences for both parties. Victor's prejudice alienates the monster, leading to the monster's depresssion and thirst for revenge. Moreover, Victor's prejudice leads to Victor never giving the monster a chance, and in turn kills Victor.

//"A flash of lightening illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy daemon, to whom I had given life"// (Shelley 68). -Victor Frankenstein

Courage : Shelly points out that Victor does not have the courage to stand up for those he loves at the expense of himself, thus Justine takes his blame. Victor makes excuses for the reason why he should not tell his story ( what a krej.)

//"I was firmly convinced in my own mind that Justine, and indeed every human being, was guiltless of this murder... My tale was not one to announce publicly; its astounding horror would be looked upon as madness by the vulgar"// (Shelly 72). - Victor Frankenstein


 * Character Development:**
 * Frankenstein continues in his self centerness, pig-headedness.** Shelley continues to reveal the depth of Frankenstein's shallowness, and Frankenstein's selfish concern for his own well-being completely takes over any concern he may have had for others. Although he voices his concern for Justine, he does nothing to keep her from being convicted for the murder of his brother, even though he knows that she did not commit the crime. Because Frankenstein is overly concerned with appearance and reputation, he will not reveal that he is responsible for his brother's death through his creation of the monster, thus saving Justine from the death penalty.

//"I was firmly convinced in my own mind that Justine, and indeed every human being, was guiltless of this murder. I had no fear, therefore, that any circumstantial evidence could be brought forward strong enough to convict her. My tale was not one to announce publicly; its astounding horror would be looked upon as madness by the vulgar"// (Shelley 72). - Victor Frankenstein

//"You are all mistaken; I know the murderer. Justine, poor, good Justine, is innocent"// (Shelley 71). -Victor Frankenstein This quote shows that he knows the monster did it instead of Justine. However, he does not give proof of who the murderer really is, or he does not take Justine's place.
 * Significant Quotes and explanations:**

//"I could not be mistaken. A flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy daemon, to whom I had given life"// (Shelley 68). - Victor Frankenstein This quote is significant because it is the first appearance of the monster and one of the few descriptions of him that Shelley offers. It leaves the reader wondering what he actually looks like due to its broad description, but also describes him in a horrible light that immediately portrays him as a ugly, monstrous, horrific creature.


 * Art Gallery:**

"Frankenstein: Themes, Motifs & Symbols." // SparkNotes //. 2010. Web. 02 Dec. 2010. . Shelley, Mary. // Frankenstein //. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2003. Print.
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