Frankeinstain by Marry Shelly

                                                          The point of view of the narrator

"framing " and "epistolary" narration:

•"epistolary form", in which Walton relates what has happened through a series of letters written to his sister.

•A framing device is used when a someone's story is told through someone who reads it or hears it (an objective person) 

Why ? 

Different points of view and Marry Shelley allows to make judgement and takes the decisión 

Context : 

Mary Shelley: August 30, 1797, London

•Parents: famous writers, supporter of the revolution

•   William Godwin

•   Mary Wollstonecraft   

•Percy Shelley

•French Revolution

•The Rise of Industrialism

•Science and Technology

Tone and Mood

•Fear –Desperation-Remorse-Guilty -Hate –Rejection-Revenge –Sadness-Loneliness- bitterness - love  

•In Frankenstein there are varieties of tones and moods. It depends in the scene of the movie.  There is tone and mood of fear, when Frankenstein sees his creation. It is also shows when people see the creature; he looks very ugly so people feel fear of him. Hate is another mood that characterizes the movie, because Frankenstein feels rejection of humanity and even of his creator. For that reason appears the moods of revenge, so he kills the youngest brother of Frankenstein. After this, Frankenstein feels desperation, because he feels guilty. An innocent’s woman is tried for the crime and she had to pay with his life for that crime. 

Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift

Satire has been present in English literature since long time ago when Aristophanes used plays to ridicule political leaders. Literature includes all the eras of satirical works for example the “Canterbury Tales" and The Rope of the Lock  by Alexander Pope .Specialists commented Satire refers of making fun of a human weakness or character flaw, In addition   “is a powerful art form which has the ability to point out the deficiencies in certain human behaviors and the social issues which result from them in such a way that they become absurd,".

Swift´s intention was attack modernity , he concerned the increased of Europe through the world , the growing focus on money for fulfilling in life some satirical techniques he used were : Reductionism , took big problems and reduced them in small ones for example how foolish and pretty look the Lilliputions during the battle with the neighboring country ,meant reduced the problems of European colonization of the world in the microcosm . Absurdism was presented from the beginning to end, for example when Gulliver was tied up by the little Lilliputians and also when was transported in a doll house in Brobdingnag, Exaggeration   Houyhnhnms are rational horses and their servants are Yahoos who are presented as human beings. The difference between Yahoos and Houyhnhnms allows Swift to criticize the nature of man more closely than in any other voyage.Name calling : about the Houyhnhnms’ indistinct personalities and about how they are the only social group that Gulliver encounters who do not have proper names.

Benjamin "Ben" Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – 6 August 1637)

1.Respond: Do you think the speaker in “Oh  My First Son” is wise in not wanting to love anything so strongly again? Explain

 May be because sometimes we use to get too attached with people and things that when we lose them we can´t not let them go,  that´s why is better not to love strongly, it could be painful.

2. a. What is the sin the speaker refers to in line 2?

The hope was his sin

    b. Interpret : Why does the speaker call this feeling a sin ?

 Because we expect things that never would happen, is not part of our fate.

3.a. Interpret : Why does the speaker wish to “lose all father, now ?  

He is comparing his pain to his death son.

  b. What does he vow in lines 11-12 ?

Never love too much again.

 c. Draw conclusions : Why would grief lead to these reactions ?

Because he felt the pain of lose his son.

 4. a. Interpret : Does the speaker ever present his feelings or grief directly ? Explain

 Yes especially when he describe that was a boy of seven years like his son, may be was the way to release   his grief. The author´s style used to be more expressive, clear, and direct and expressions of ideas like the contemporary style.

b. Evaluate : Why might this manner of presenting grief strengthen the impression made on the reader?

He was direct and clear with his words that is evident was in pain.

5.a.Apply : Contrast the ideas in lines 5-8 with contemporary attitudes

 Free expression of ideas , the poem is clear .

 b. Evaluate : Which makes more sense to you ?

Line 3 “Seven yeeres thou wert lent to me, and I thee pay.. , was clear , the death of his son.

Robert Herrick in the 17th century

1. Respond: How did you respond to Herrick´s imagines?

He referred to young women.

2. a. What advice does the speaker give women in lines 1-4?

 To gather   the rosebuds while  they  are fresh and beautiful.

   b. Interpret: what does the advice mean?

 Keep their virginity because what seem beautiful and fresh today will be dry and ugly tomorrow, also said the beauty is not forever.

3.a.Interpret :What does the poem suggest about passing time ?

 Time flies therefore is important not to waste time in vain things while we are young  especially women .

b. Connect :How does the last stanza answer these concerns ?

 If you waste your time you are going to receive punishment for your acts and time never comes back, is more like a moral suggestion.

Macbeth

III. Refer to the document Macbeth Overview, Literary Devices and then provide:

1. An example of a simile

·         Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it.

·         . “Letting ‘I dare not’ wait upon ‘I would,’/ Like the poor cat i’ the adage?” (Act 1, sc. 7, ln. 44-45)

We use similes to compare two objects of different nature but which have similar features, is common to use words : like and as

2. An example of a metaphor

·          I have begun to plant thee, and will labor to make thee full of growing.

·         “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player (Act 5, sc. 4, ln. 23-28).

 A comparison is made between two different things that actually have something important in common, in this case we do not use like, or as to compare two elements.

3. A personification

·          If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me, without my stir.

·         New widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows strike heaven on the face… (Act 4, sc. 2, ln. 49)
Is the attribution of human nature or character to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract notions.

4. An example of alliteration

·          But now I am cabined, cribbed, confined, bound in To saucy doubts and fears.

·         "Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair, Hover through the Fog and Filthy Air"

Here is a repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of syllables following in close succession.

5. A symbol that catches your attention.

Blood : It was present when Macbeth killed the king and for Lady Macbeth was symbolism of remorse, the crimes  have stained  them  and they cannot clean the crimes , “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood “ other part “Clean from my hand?” Macbeth cries after he has killed Duncan, even as his wife scolds him and says that a little water will do the job” (2.2.58–59).

THE CANTERBURY TALES

The Pardoner’s Tale

https://www.storyjumper.com/book/index/21585768/The-Pardoner-s-Tale#page/1

The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066)

 This period is known as known as the Dark Ages because because written sources were limited, it began with the Celts (900 BCE), There were two tribes one The Brythons where is Britain now and the other one The Gaels where is Ireland now. Both tribes spoke languages from the Celtic family. The lieders were Druids who were priests; they preserved myths and legends also heroic poems. The Roman was the second group that invaded England (55 BCE -407 CE) they established towns and roads. Some Anglo-Saxon elements are:

• King : he supposed to be loyal and kind to his subjects.
• The Mead Hall : was a building with a large room.
•     Religion :they have pagan believes , have a believer in fate  and have Germanic gods, Christianity has been introduced by the Celts and Romans.
• The church promoted Education and written literature
•  Literature was spread by scopes who recited long epic poems ,the verses were written in an easy way to memorize.
•  Caesuras  , pause in a line
•  Alliteration : the 2 parts of the line 

Beowulf Analysis

1.    Which episode did you find most thrilling? Why?

I liked the last battle. The writer put a lot of suspense and the fact that Beowulf was old and his men ran away, I think it made the battle more challenging. Beowulf was in disadvantage and still he kept his bravery.

2.    What annoys Grendel and leads to his attacks? What universal conflict lies behind his war with the Danes?

Grendel was annoyed by the noise from Heorot, he couldn’t stand the Dane’s happiness because deep inside he was jealous as he was exiled to the swamplands to live apart from society. The real conflict lies on his accursed status as he is a descended of Cain, who was condemned by God. Being excluded made him bitter and resentful, which is why he hates and fights the Danes.

3.    Why does Beowulf travel to Heorot? What do his motives for the trip tell you about his character? How does the contrast between Grendel and Beowulf turn their conflict between good and evil?

a.    Beowulf hears about the Dane’s suffering and he wants to grow his reputation by helping the Danish people. Moreover because that was a big challenge for him and he wanted to prove people that he was a great warrior.

b.    Grendel represents the evil; he is a descended of Cain which in the Bible is a symbol of sin and Beowulf is the Hero who will restate the peace.

4.    Beowulf defeat on Grendel might be described as the defeat of the “dark side” of the warrior’s life. Explain.

Grendel represents the evil side of the Scandinavian men because of his urge to kill others. His death is like purging the sin.

5.    Explain how the poem, by keeping Beowulf’s memory alive, keeps a culture’s values alive.

The poem represents a historical era, it gives information about the Anglo Saxon culture and values at that time. It gives an idea of how their ancestors were like, their customs and beliefs, so it gives a sense of identity that worth keeping. 

        Do you think Beowulf deeds make him a good role model? Explain.

Y     y es indeed, Beowulf represents a great heroic warrior that is willing to protect his people and he is also a reliable King that seeks for the good and sacrifices for his people.

7.    How does literature reflect society? What does Beowulf reveal about the way the Anglo-Saxons defined good and evil?

Literature pieces reflect the society in which it was written in the descriptions of the characters, places, events. It uses symbols and different literacy devices. In the case of Beowulf, it defines the good based on their heroic code of honor in which the Anglo-Saxon people believed. The monsters represent the evil, the bad things and sins and by killing these monsters the peace and good are restored.