Frankenstein 9-12

The most notable aspect that appeared in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley in chapters 9-12 was the element of surprise I felt. First, I was surprised and nervous for Victor's encounter with the creature, but the fact that they talked made me question their terms. Didn't see that coming! This is certainly a step forward from the creature's prior muttering of inarticulate sounds. Now, in chapter 10, the creature confronts Frankenstein about the hatred between them. While this may seem to result in conflict, the two actually begin confiding in each other in similar ways as Robert and Victor. In fact, the creature and Frankenstein "..entered the hut together...and seated myself [Victor] by the fire which my odious companion had lighted,"(Shelley,70). Just prior, Frankenstein was running from the monster, disgusted by his ugliness, and furious over the creature's murdering of William. Now, they sit by a fire together and tell another story. Here though, the creature tells his story to Victor, unlike Victor's tale to Robert. The frame story setup is displayed in this story-upon-story layout, which can become confusing if one does not pay attention to the change in character's speaking. Overall though, I have been more interested because of the frame story method which gives reader's an in depth perspective and look at multiple character's lives.