tone (n.)
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1) the general character of attitude of a place, piece of writing, setting, etc.
The tones of this novel are Gothic, Romantic, emotional, tragic, fatalistic
tragic loneliness
Frankenstein's monster will always be on the outskirts of civilization, even if he is extremely eloquent. (like when he was watching the family in the cabin) The points in which the novel becomes melancholy is mainly for the monster. However, at times, the tone changes when the monster desires the feeling of being loved. His tone becomes more bitter. His emotions are the reason for his actions. He is compassionate when observing the family in the woods as well as towards the end of the novel, when he reveals his natural feelings of caring towards Frankenstein after he dies. He acts on his feelings, not from his thoughts. He causes the novel's splenetic or spiteful tone by wanting revenge and killing the loved ones of Victor. He shapes the novel's plot by his want for revenge and the feeling of being loved
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The cause of the monster's actions is his creator, Victor Frankenstein. Frankenstein uses his knowledge for both good and evil. His curiosity and suspense take him over. As well as help create the tone for him as a character. His petty tone as well as actions creates the monster's need for revenge. Frankenstein has a responsibility as the creator to care for his monster but does not, leaving the monster to feel the neglect in which he uses as a grudge.
As he runs however the novel turns to a benevolent tone. Frankenstein goes back to his family where he experiences happiness and love until the monster turns the tone back to melancholy.
As he runs however the novel turns to a benevolent tone. Frankenstein goes back to his family where he experiences happiness and love until the monster turns the tone back to melancholy.