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Exploring Mary Shelley's Writing Techniques in Frankenstein Chapters 6-10: Setting Up the Plot with Letters

Dive into Mary Shelley's masterful writing techniques in chapters 6-10 of Frankenstein, focusing on how she sets up the plot using letters. Analyze the pros and cons of introducing new elements through correspondence, and examine the effectiveness of plot development through letters. Discover the impact of Shelley's use of quotes, poetry, and allusions, exploring themes such as the Great Chain of Being and biblical allusions. Unravel the complex interplay between characters and the consequences of tampering with the natural order in this gripping segment of the novel.

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Exploring Mary Shelley's Writing Techniques in Frankenstein Chapters 6-10: Setting Up the Plot with Letters

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  1. Chapters 6-10 More Themes & Allusions! Chapter Summaries The Great Chain of Being Mary Shelley’s Shelley’s Writing Technique Frankenstein

  2. Chapters 6-10 Chapter Summaries Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

  3. Chapters 6-10 Writing Techniques SETTING UP THE PLOT:WRITING TECHNIQUES • CHAPTER 6 LETTERS • TECHNIQUES FOR INTRODUCING NEW ELEMENTS OF NOVEL: • Letter from Elizabeth introducing characters, (Justine and William) • Pros of this style • Cons of this style • CHAPTER 7 LETTERS • PLOT DEVELOPMENT: • Letter from Father introducing significant plot developments • Does this technique work? Mary Shelley’s Quotes/Poetry Shelley also uses allusions and specific references to other poems (P. Shelley; Coleridge). What is the effect? Frankenstein Remember: The entire novel is writing using the “tell you a story” technique. Is it effective?

  4. Chapters 6-10 Themes HOW:__________________________ HOW:__________________________ Mary Shelley’s HOW:__________________________ HOW:____________________ Frankenstein

  5. Chapters 6-10 Biblical Allusions MONSTER: FRANKENSTEIN: GOD Mary Shelley’s THE DEVIL Frankenstein ADAM

  6. Chapters 6-10 Great Chain of Being • A philosophy important in Shakespeare’s time; ordered and linked the universe • GOD • (Perfection) • ANGELS • (Intuition) Mary Shelley’s • MAN • (Existence, Growth, Passion, Reason) ANIMALS (Existence, Growth, Passion) Frankenstein • PLANTS • (Existence, Growth) • Tampering with the Great Chain (through betrayal, murder, or trying to “overstep bounds” leads to chaos and tragedy • MINERALS • (Existence)

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