Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Although the book that we are reading incorporates multiple elements of gothicism, I find actions to be the most effective in inflicting horror, mystery, and supernatural aspects. The book does set the atmosphere and setting with very descriptive details, such as the scene where the author sets the tone for the bringing to life of the monster. Another instance where the author paints the scene for the readers would be the part of the book where Victor seeks solitude and locations that he enjoyed as an adolescent to distract him from his sorrow, such as his trip to Chammounix. However, no matter how discriptive, as a reader, I am not strongly effected. Mary Shelley also includes supernatural aspects such as the monster. Nevertheless, because I am aware that supernatural aspects do not exist in the real world, I do not find it to be an effective aspect in gothicism writing. As a result, I find actions to be an essential aspect because they indicate situations and feelings that could occur in everyday life, allowing for the reader to relate and be inflicted with what Mary Shelley tried to get across. For example, Victor's reactions when he met the monster after believing that he was the cause for the death of two individuals close to him. This scene was realistic, visual, and intense, creating high emotion and suspense for the reader. 

Goosebumbs...

Mary Shelley opens the novel Frankenstein with four letters. In these letters, Robert Walton, an explorer on a journey to unknown lands in the north, is writing to his sister, Margaret Saville about his journey. Throughout the letters, Mary Shelley provides background, mystery, and suspense. She also foreshadows and introduces characters, such as the stranger that readers will later see as the main character of the story, Victor Frankenstein. By doing so, the author introduces the main character in an uncommon way, creating an interesting and captivating prelude to the story. If I had to write a ghost story, I would be very creative, just as Mary Shelley was. I would make sure to begin it in a way that is very uncommon, as well. I would want to captivate readers and create an uneasy feeling right at the beginning of the story. I would do so by beginning with something that could be terrifying and that most can relate to. In this way, I would make it seem as if it were based on a true story. This would provide a realistic and horrific feeling for the reader. Therefore, allowing for the ultimate enjoyment throughout the rest of the story. Beginning the story in such a realistic but unexpected way, I would hope to create a very eerie, visual, and hair raising experience for the readers. 

What Did I Get Myself Into?!

One thing that I hope to do on my Spring Break is to actually relax. Unfortunately, I will not be having a genuine Spring Break. This is resulting from the many responsibilities I have taken. It also is resulting from the fact that LCCC's Spring Break was weeks before Early College's. During the college's Spring Break, I still had to attend my high school courses. Now that Early College is on Spring Break, I have to attend my college courses. For example, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I have microbiology research lab. Although, I always have research lab, regardless of my school schedule. Even on breaks, such as summer vacation. I will also be going to Columbus on Friday for an American Society for Microbiology convention to present the research that I work on in Dr. Kestler's lab. On Tuesday, I  will have to attend my HIV and field production class. On Thursday, I have my field production class, again. That means that on every day of the week, I will have to give up my free time. On top of my busy schedule, I have piles of homework to complete. My life is a struggle, but I 

know it will pay off in the future. I rather have all of these responsibilities my sophomore year of high school than in my junior or senior year. In those years, I am determined to relax and flow through with ease.