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.