Literary Devices in Frankenstein: Analysing Simile, Metaphor, Symbol, Motif, and Allusion
Explore the intricate use of simile, metaphor, symbol, motif, and allusion in Frankenstein through excerpts from Letter 1-4 and Chapters 1-12. Dive into the vivid comparisons, symbolic representations, and layered meanings embedded in Mary Shelley's classic novel.
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Simile, Metaphor, Symbol, Motif, and Allusion Frankenstein Letter 1-4 & Chapter 1-12 Kel 3: Alfian M. Mufid (63718046) Cahya Bunga A. A. (63718045) Fitri Shaharani (63718043) Kaleb Grasius (63718037) Najmi Hanifah K. (63718040)
Abrams (1999:97) states that simile is a comparison between two distinctly different things is explicitly indicated by the word "like" or "as" Similes
He is so; but then he is wholly uneducated: he is as silent as a Turk, and a kind of ignorant carelessness attends him ( Letter 2 ) therefore do not be alarmed for my safety or if I should come back to you as worn and woeful as the Ancient Mariner. ( Letter 2 ) yet when he has retired into himself, he will be like a celestial spirit that has a halo around him, within whose circle no grief or folly ventures. (Letter 4) He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl, who committed herself to his care (Chapter 1) The saintly soul of Elizabeth shone like a shrine-dedicated lamp in our peaceful home. ( Chapter 2 ) his watery eyes, that seemed almost of the same colour as the dun-white sockets in which they were set,is shrivelled complexion and straight black lips.( Chapter 5 ) I wandered like an evil spirit, for I had committed deeds of mischief beyond description horrible, and more, much more I persuaded myself (Chapter 9) The surface is very uneven, rising like the waves of a troubled sea, descending low, and interspersed by rifts that sink deep. (Chapter 10)
Metaphor is a word or expression that in literal usage denotes one kind of thing is applied to a distinctly different kind of thing, without asserting a comparison (Abrams, 1999:97). Metaphor
I am preparing to depart. I am going to unexplored regions, to the land of mist and snow, but I shall kill no albatross; (Letter 2) The four others were dark-eyed, hardy little vagrants; this child was thin and very fair. Her hair was the brightest living gold, ( Chapter 1) It was dawn, and she quitted her asylum, that she might again endeavour to find my brother. (Chapter 8) I will melt the stony hearts of your enemies by my tears and prayers. (Chapter 8) And when I received their cold answers and heard the harsh, unfeeling reasoning of these men, (Chapter 8) What could I do? In an evil hour I subscribed to a lie; and now only am I truly miserable (Chapter 8)
Symbolism is applied only to a word or phrase that signifies an object or event which in its turn signifies something, or has a range of reference, beyond itself (Abrams, 1999:311) Symbolism
What may not be expected in a country of eternal light? I may there discover the wondrous power which attracts the needle and may regulate a thousand celestial observations that require only this voyage to render their seeming eccentricities consistent forever. ( Letter 1 ) on whom the public indignation was turned with renewed violence, charging her with the blackest ingratitude. ( Chapter 8 ) The ballots had been thrown; they were all black, and Justine was condemned. ( Chapter 8 )
Motif is conspicuous element, such as a type of event, device, reference, or forumula, which occurs frequently in works of literature Motif
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Allussion Allusion is passing reference without explicit identification, to a literary or historical person, place, or event or to another literary work or passage.
I imagined that I also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of Homer and Shakespeare are consecrated. ( Letter 1 ) Pictured cherub a creature who seemed to shed radiance from her looks and whose form and motions were lighter than the chamois of the hills. (Chapter 1) Sir Isaac Newton is said to have avowed that he felt like a child picking up shells beside the great and unexplored ocean of truth. ( Chapter 2 ) he was ugly then, but when those muscles and joints were rendered capable of motion, it became a thing such as even Dante could not have conceived. ( Chapter 5 ) Coleridge s Ancient Mariner. ] Continuing thus, I came at length opposite to the inn at which the various diligences and carriages usually stopped.( Chapter 5 ) 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.(Chapter 7) I had cast among mankind, and endowed with the will and power to effect purposes of horror, such as the deed which he had now done, nearly in the light of my own vampire (Chapter 7)
