How Does Mary Shelley Convey Effect Though Use of Binary Opposites in Waltons Letters 1-4 in Frankenstein

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How Does Mary Shelley Convey Effect Though Use of Binary Opposites in Walton’s Letters 1-4 in Frankenstein

     Through Walton’s struggle across the Arctic, Walton experience leaves him feeling lonely yet confident. He confides through letters to his sister, who subsequently gave an insight to the reader of the problems of Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Due to his creation of the monster, the story focuses primarily on ethics which consequently lead to the use of binary oppositions in the letters to Walton’s sister. These included that of light vs. dark, good vs. evil and many others.

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       A popular binary opposite is the idea of ‘Isolation and friendship.’ Frankenstein strays away from his friends and family to pursue a career of science whilst Robert Walton sets sail on a ship to the Pacific. The use of this binary opposite suggests two major important themes in the novel. Binary opposites add drama and uncertainty to the text as they are two contrasting ideas meaning the reader does not know what to expect. It also helps grab the reader’s attention. Frankenstein when he was living with his family was happy but after he pursued his ...

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