Gothic in Frankenstein

Gothic in Frankenstein

     Before I read Frankenstein, I think monsters as non human creatures such as Dragon, Alien, and Cookie Monster from Muppet. However, in 'gothic' novel, monsters look like humans, but they are different. In the Frankenstein, gothic novel by Mary Shelley, the monster has 4 limbs and a body and a head like human, but his height is 8 ft and he was made by Frankenstein, college student who interests in chemistry. Even though it was written in 1818, the storytelling is impressive and the idea makes me interest to read Frankenstein. Even though it is the first science fiction novel, it shows the "gothic" aspects very well, such as monster, secret place, and atmosphere.

      Like other gothic novel, Frankenstein story focuses on supernatural monster. In the story, Frankenstein creates life with dead bodies and spark. The monster has supernatural power to kill people, survive in North Pole, and bring the dramatic atmosphere change. but the hideous and gigantic body that makes it impossible to hide in human groups. Like the monster in Frankenstein, Dracula in gothic novel cannot hide because of the sunlight, sliver, or religious mark that kills Dracula.

      Also, Franskenstein makes the monster in his hidden place that can be seen in other gothic novel. Frankenstein needs a place where he can hide dead bodies and create a life. The story does not give the details of the room clearly, but it should look like a room with huge electric machines attached to the monster. The place where Frankenstein studies the monster represents itself as the mysterious and scary place like Dracula with Bran Castle in Transylvania.

    The world of Frankenstein shows the supernatural monster coming from the death, the mysterious place where Frankenstein studies, and the atmosphere change when the monster comes to the Frankenstein. These elements represent the 'gothic' aspects clearly. 

Frankenstein Review

Before I read about the Frankenstein, I thought Frankenstein was the monster who helps Dracula to capture human from the village (I saw this information from the movie.) I agree that the concept of the Frankenstein is still interesting and I surprised that the concept came from 200 years ago. Also, the conflict between Frankenstein and the monster is interesting because the atmosphere changed suddenly. Also, the monster is not just a crazy monster who likes to kill people and Frankenstein sees the monster as a devil. However, it was hard for me to read twisted long words (or just my personal problem because English is not my first language) and it is board to read the first few parts until the monster shows himself to Frankenstein.