Heroes - People still enjoy seeing the hero win.
In the beginning heroes possessed unshakeable bravery and endless cunning. Their foes were cruel beasts with little or no intelligence, which burned and ravaged the land, for reasons often untold. Over time these dumb beasts of destruction, which only existed to be overcome or destroyed as obstacles to the hero's goal, began to gain some of the wit and guile of their oppressors. In modern literature we now see bumbling heroes and cruel, clever monsters, which are no longer doomed by default. The majority of early works of fiction focusing on conflict between a hero and a monster or monsters, presented a god-like or immortal hero. In these works monsters are little more than distraction for the hero's main goal. This focus on a single main goal had a large impact on the monster's role. Since the monsters were minor in comparison to the hero's main goal they did not have to possess any knowledge or emotion above simple aggression and malice. Religion however is quite possibly the key element in trapping the monsters into this role. Many ancient religions were polytheistic with gods that interacted with and controlled the lives of their worshippers. This belief in multiple supreme powers, which had active influence on the lives of mortals, lead to a long lasting trend in literature. Poets and authors alike wrote epic tales of mortal men struggling with the gods and
Explore how Mary Shelley uses language to create a sense of horror and terror in Chapter 5 of Frankenstein(TM)
Eliot Bryant Explore how Mary Shelley uses language to create a sense of horror and terror in Chapter 5 of 'Frankenstein' Horror and terror are built up by Mary Shelley throughout the novel around Victor Frankenstein and his monster. The language that Mary Shelley used is often emotional and powerful and so is likely to have a greater effect on the reader. In the 1800's, when 'Frankenstein' was written by Mary Shelley, the novel would have been seen or perceived differently as science was developing rapidly and the discovery of electricity prompted uproar in the religious and traditional people of Europe, this meant many people feared new findings in science, and so even without Mary Shelley's use of language, the sense of horror and terror would already be in the 19th Century reader before they'd even opened the book an started reading. Mary Shelley has built up horror and terror with the language she uses and the atmosphere she creates by provoking the reader's imagination which is already sparked off by the general fear of the supernatural and ungodly plot to the book. The same horror is recreated in the modern audience; however it is less effective as Mary Shelley's book cannot relate as well to the modern audience. The modern audience respond differently perhaps because they know that bringing someone dead or creating a person through the methods on the book, are
Write an account in report form, of a scene taken from a horror film.Analyse the director’s choice of camera shots, lighting and sound in order to create the most effective visual images and therefore sustain the interest and suspense of the audience
English GCSE Media Coursework Write an account in report form, of a scene taken from a horror film. Analyse the director's choice of camera shots, lighting and sound in order to create the most effective visual images and therefore sustain the interest and suspense of the audience. Matthew Kutner 10 G Mrs Hayes Contents . Frankenstein - An Introduction 2. The terms used in describing Camera Angles 3. The Report 4. My Evaluation 5. Conclusion Frankenstein - An Introduction Frankenstein was a novel written by Mary Shelley in 1816 while staying at Lake Geneva. It went on to be one of the most famous novels of all time and has been the subject of many films over the years. The novel is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a medical student who makes a " Being" from the remains of corpses. In the novel the student explains: "I collected bones from charnel-houses and disturbed, with profane fingers, the tremendous secrets of the human frame." Horrified by the result of his Creation, Frankenstein abandons the Creature, who wanders the countryside, being in total isolation from humanity. The Creature persuades his creator to construct a second, female Being, but Victor "kills it" before it can be brought to life. In revenge, the Creature murders Frankenstein's bride-to-be. A chase across the world then takes place, Victor determining.... "to pursue the demon who
Describe the importance of the family in Volume I (including Walton's letters) of Frankenstein. What is Mary Shelly telling us in stressing this theme?
Describe the importance of the family in Volume I (including Walton's letters) of Frankenstein. What is Mary Shelly telling us in stressing this theme? This chapter is primarily concerned with the theme of family and kinship. The absolute necessity of human contact and emotional ties is stressed here: the elder Frankenstein goes through great trouble to visit his impoverished friend, and Caroline, too, is selflessly concerned with the needs of others (her father, her family, and the poor). It is important to note that Beaufort's ruin is itself connected to his decision to cut himself off from his former friends and live in absolute isolation; it is his isolation, more than his poverty, which leads to his death. Because Victor speaks in first person, the other characters are presented as they relate to him ("my father, my mother, my sister"). At the beginning of his narrative, Victor is deeply embedded within a traditional family structure, and we develop our first impressions of his character in relation to it. His childhood is almost implausibly ideal; the reader therefore expects Victor to reflect the love and beauty with which he was surrounded as a boy. A number of the relationships described in this chapter are structured as a relation between a caretaker and a cared-for: that between Caroline's father and Caroline; Victor's father and Caroline; the Frankensteins and
Compare and contrast the way in which the directors of 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' (1994) and 'Frankenstein' (1931) use different film techniques to build up atmosphere in their opening sequences:
English GCSE Media Coursework October/November 2002 Eva Martin 10W Compare and contrast the way in which the directors of 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' (1994) and 'Frankenstein' (1931) use different film techniques to build up atmosphere in their opening sequences: The two films I will be addressing in this essay are Kenneth Branagh's and James Whale's versions of 'Frankenstein', a horror novel written by Mary Shelley in 1816, when the author was 19. The incentive for it was provided by the famous poet, Byron, who was a friend of Mary Shelley and suggested they write horror stories as a pastime. His was never published. Many adaptations have been made for cinema in the 20th century, those addressed in this essay being the most significant. I hope to compare and contrast the opening sequence in each film, based on the most successful aspects of their filmmaking, namely, use of camera, sound, editing, lighting and colour and mise en scène (i.e. setting, props, costume, body language of actors and make-up). The first film I will be analysing will be 'Frankenstein', directed by James Whale. It is a black and white adaptation, released in 1931, which was a period in Hollywood's history commonly considered a 'golden age'- Hollywood was young but its films considered innovative and impressive, and the success of this film is what
Frankenstein. he monsters dream is to be accepted by one person. He doesnt want money or fame, just someone that looks like him. Even at the creation of his life, all he wanted was to be accepted by everyone,
Frankenstein The novel, Frankenstein, was written in 1815, when the author, Mary Shelley, was 19 years old. Mary's family took her on a holiday throughout Europe. One night, in Geneva, the travelling group were quite bored, so they decided to tell ghost stories. Mary couldn't think of a story, so she went to sleep and dreamt the story of Frankenstein. There were also other influences for Frankenstein. Shelley liked the new technologies, and she always went to see the best shows. She was also interested in Luigi Galvani's work. He tried to prove dead and alive muscle used electric impulses. Shelley also liked Romantic writing, which is the concept of worshiping things natural. In the novel she shows her respect for natural beauty by showing the Artic as a place that Walton admires. She also created the gothic style of writing, which expresses a concern for identity, with the monster that has no name that wanders pointlessly. To give him a name is to give him power. Frankenstein is a story about a man from Geneva, Victor Frankenstein. He is a wealthy man that has a love for the woman he grew up with, Elisabeth. He moves to Ingolstadt to study Science and Medicine. He gets so obsessed with his ambition of finding the secret of life that he creates a monster from dead body parts. He runs from it and it plots is revenge by making Victor suffer as he did. As he follows him and
Are the characters of Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein similar or dissimilar.
Are the characters of Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein similar or dissimilar In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein are the two biggest narrators of the story but their style of narration is entirely different. We are introduced to Robert Walton through a series of letters he is sending to his sister, a Mrs Saville. Through these letters we learn about his character, his objective and motives. The letters tell us of what is happening to Robert Walton and tells the story from his point of view. It is through these letters that we are introduced to Victor Frankenstein. As the two bond, Victor Frankenstein agrees to tell his story of how he has come to be where he is and how he is, desolate. Although the story is being relayed in a letter to Mrs Saville from Robert Walton the words are meant to be straight from Victor's mouth and the tale is written in a novel format i.e. in chapters. In Robert Walton's narrative we are constantly reminded that he is writing in the present, telling his sister his emotions he is feeling while writing and what is happening at the precise moment. Victor Frankenstein's narrative is different he talks precisely of all that happened to him in that time of influence and emerges you into that story. Occasionally reminding you that he is actually telling it to someone, that there's someone else listening to the story.
Chapter 5 of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein". I will be looking at why "Frankenstein" has become such a well known novel and reasons why Mary Shelly
I am writing an essay on one of Mary Shelley's novels "Frankenstein", this is unique to Mary Shelley because from a very young age she has had gothic horror involved in her life "she entered the world like the heroine of a gothic tale". Gothic horror was so popular because people were starting to read and watch horror novels. I will be focusing this essay on chapter 5 of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein". I will be looking at why "Frankenstein" has become such a well known novel and reasons why Mary Shelly chose to write a novel like this. Mary Shelley wrote this novel due to many set backs in her life such as; her mother dying at such young stage of Mary's life, and the suicide of her half sister Frankenstein's experiment was important to Mary because it was Mary wanted to do all her life; conquer death. The novel is written in the 1st person to make it look like Frankenstein's series of events like a diary. The setting of chapter 5 is where Frankenstein has completed the monster and hates his creation so much. Frankenstein gives a vivid image of what is creation looks like; he shows all emotions in this chapter. Frankenstein is the main character in this chapter because it's all his feelings and emotions. "I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body. For this I had deprived myself of rest and health", I feel
Frankenstein - Compare the opening sequences of Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' filmed by James Whale (1931) and Kenneth Branagh (1994). Describe and account for the major differences and similarities between the versions.
GCSE Media Assignment: "Frankenstein" Compare the opening sequences of Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' filmed by James Whale (1931) and Kenneth Branagh (1994). Describe and account for the major differences and similarities between the versions. The gothic horror novel, 'Frankenstein', was written by Mary Shelley during the Industrial Revolution, which was a period of dramatic change. It was a groundbreaking and controversial novel, exploring subjects previously considered taboo and even more shocking was that this was done by a female author. 'Frankenstein' is a very complex novel illustrating the disastrous consequences when man messes with nature. It is about a young Swiss student who discovers the secret of creating life and, by assembling body parts, creates a monster that vows revenge on his creator after being rejected from society. It begins with letters from the English explorer, Robert Walton, to his sister, Margaret Saville, explaining of his situation and the problems he encounters during his voyage. One day, when the ship is surrounded by ice, a man in a bad way is found and taken aboard. He is later revealed as Victor Frankenstein and tells Walton his story. Frankenstein grew up in Geneva with an orphan, Elizabeth, who his parents took pity on. He was very possessive of Elizabeth and felt that she was his possession to love and protect and she is
Explore Mary Shelley's attitude to Monstrosity in 'Frankenstein' through a comparison of the depiction of the Monster and Victor
GCSE ENGLISH 2002-2003 PRE-TWENTIETH CENTURY PROSE Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley is an example of a Gothic Horror fictional novel and was first published in 1818. Gothic Horror was a type of romantic fiction that predominated in English literature from the late eighteenth century to the pre-twentieth century. The setting was usually in ruined Gothic castles or in other secluded places, which could be built upon to create Gothic Horror. Gothic Horror fiction novels were emphasized by mystery and horror and were filled with many forms of monstrosity and ghostliness. The context of Mary Shelley's novel was written in an era when Gothic Horror was read widely and was highly popular, especially amongst women. During this time, discussing Gothic Horror novels was a common past time amongst women of high society. This allowed the discussions and beliefs of horror to escalate and created popularity that made the female readers want to read this particular type of genre. This genre was also linked together with mystery novels, which were also highly popular. Writers realised that mystery and horror were two very important elements that made Gothic Horror fiction novels popular for their readers. Mary Shelley was on holiday and the idea of this story was developed when she and others were gathered together improvising on the subject of Ghost Stories. When she
