1. Setting-
a. Artic: In the beginning of the book an explorer named Walton is traveling to the North Pole and comes across a man who we later learn is Victor. He is alone and at first he refuses to board the ship with Walton and his crew. This shows the audience that the story that is about to be told is very dramatic. It helps the audience see how much of an impact the monster had on his life.
b. Light vs. Dark: Before Victor makes his creation the setting is bright and light hearted, he talks of his childhood and it seems that he has had a happy life so far. Once Victor begins making his creation the setting changes. It begins to rain and it is dark outside and inside of his home. This gives the audience an idea that his creation may be evil.
2. Narrator- The actual story of the monster is told by Victor, the creator. This allows the audience to feel the same emotions Victor felt about the monster and gives us a reason on why he created it to begin with.
3. Diction- Mary Shelley uses the words "fate" and "omen" throughout the entire book. Both words give the reader an understanding that the monster isn't just a minor mistake Victor made, it will completly change his life.
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