“Dear, sweet Elizabeth, do not weep. You ought to raise me with thoughts of a better life, and elevate me from the petty cares of this world of injustice and strife. Do not you, excellent friend, drive me to despair.”(Shelly page 56)
In the book “Frankenstein” By Mary Shelly, I have been having troubles retaining what I am reading. Though so far, I am not interested in the book it has yet to have chimed an interest. Occasionally I find myself looking in the dictionary to understand some of the ways he uses certain words, which I have used just not in the same exact way. I am trying hard to imagine myself in the book to play it as a movie in my head, not working. I have fortunately come to understandings so far that Walton seems to be somewhat depressed and going on a voyage to find something. On his journey he seems to find a monster and also, seems to have more trouble. I enjoyed the passage that I chose to share on this blog post. It seemed to have caught my attention more than anything else. Walton seems to be very close to his sister. In which I can relate to for once. I love my sister and if were to go on some sort of voyage across seas I would want to write to her most. Also, so far from reading I have felt some depression when reading, although I admit that I am in fact having issues understanding and putting myself in the story. Walton is unbelievably negative yet throws positive things in occasionally. So to sum it up so far the stories seem uninteresting and not exactly something I will completely enjoy reading.
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Hey I had trouble understanding most of the book also. I would have Google ready on my computer about to search the next word i did not understand. Although this was a hard few passages to read i find you inferences interesting. I do agree with you on some part like him being close with his sister. I also believe he maintained a strong connection with his family even though he was on a journey. So very well put, i enjoyed reading this.
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I had some trouble grasping what was happening in the book as well. I also agree with the emotions your having, though. Feeling sad, and depressed. It's definitely more of a dark tale! Good luck on the reading, and hang in there!
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