The Nightmare of Romantic Idealism

Nightmare- frightening or unpleasant dream, experience, prospect, person, thing or situation. 
Romantic- of, characterized by, or suggestive of an idealized view of reality
Idealism- the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically
     The author argues that Frankenstein's , subtitle the Modern Prometheus, does not just solely represent the one character, Victor, but others and elements in the book as well. You can see and better understand characters once they are compared to one another and Prometheus.  Shelley creates Frankenstein and his creature as complex and dark characters, which exhibits the benevolent urges of a Romantic. Also, Shelley uses Romanticism because it exemplifies the works of imagination and creativity

The Glass Menagerie Scene 2

     In this scene Amanda comes home distraught, she has just found out that Laura has dropped out of college and had been "deceiving" her for six weeks. Laura explains that she has just been going walking to the park and such because she didn't want to confront her mother and see her face. Amanda now insists that it is necessary for Laura to receive a gentleman caller, but Laura still doubts because she is "crippled". Laura also reveals that she liked a boy once, Jim, in high school but he was presumably married by now. This is important because it seems to be foreshadowing future events to take place in the play. 

 

The Glass Menagerie Scene 1

     Scene one of The Glass Menagerie is important because it introduces each character in the play. We gain knowledge of each characters background as well as their bond with one another. Tom and Laura's mother Amanda nag them about every little thing such as, Tom's chewing and Laura's gentleman callers. Tom is frustrated by his mother, and Laura remains shy and quiet they have a relationship between them that is sort of sympathetic towards each other for the mother they share.

Obsession/Balance Theme/Question

     It is crucial to go after what you want in life and pursue your dreams no matter how big. But, it is important to keep the balance to where it does not become obsession. Sacrificing your own life and health is bad, but once you start to sacrifice others that is when enough is enough. Victors obsession took over his life and he fell, then his obsession caused harm to not only him but others he cared for. You can not sacrifice other peoples life in the pursuit of your own dreams.

Letter from Victor

Dear Elizabeth,
     I have created a monster and he has already killed William, Justine and is not done on his path of destruction. He plans on making my life a never-ending nightmare if I do not comply with his one wish, create another to be his mate. I can not create another monster to double the damage and then when they reproduce hurt many more people. But not creating the second creature will cause the first to come after me and my loved ones, including you. I was excited to my first creation but to see what it has become i fear even the thought of another. It is hideous, monstrous and dangerous I am not sure i can go through with creating a second devil.  

Frankenstein Chapter Summary

     Victor explains his great childhood his loving parents and adopted sister that everyone loved. Victor develops keenness towards science but once he gets to college learns he has been studying a "fake science", alchemy. He began to really enjoy science and liked his professors, but he grew obsessed with his work. Eventually, bestowed life into an animate creature and ends up frightening Victor Victor because of its hideousness. Henry takes care of Victor when he falls ill due to lack of sleep and never tells Henry about his creation. William, Victor's brother dies so he goes back home and ends up running into the monster instantly knowing it was him who killed his brother. Justine is accused for William's murder and is punished by death. As Victor roams the creature comes to him begging for understanding  his desire to have a mate. The creature tells him about watching the cottagers and learning about life and discovering that love is what he is missing. At this point the creature is willing to reason with Victor, a mate and he will go away and harm no one. But when Victor refuses the creature decides he is going to make his life miserable by taking away everyone Victor loves.

     I do not believe the creature should declare an "ever-lasting war" against his creator, Victor, as well as everyone else. I understand that he would be lonely and need someone to share his life with but honestly i feel like he should give up. He should keep looking for someone that will accept him for who he is because there has to be at least one person.