Motif no.1
How does this foreshadow Victor
Shows how lack of companionship can lead to bad decision making
What is Victor tempted to do
Drown himself
Why is the monster mad at Victor
He destroyed the Bride
Social media
The dangers of isolation is compared to what
smoking half a pack of cigarettes
This is what Walton confesses to wanting
What is a Friend
How does the lack of understanding further Victor's guilt
He knows the truth, but can't tell anyone
Why was the Monster isolated before meeting the villagers
His creator, Victor, left him alone without anyone else even knowing about him
Could social media help as much as human connection
It could never match, and sometimes be significantly worse
Is A.I effective at filling the gap of companionship
A.I is effective at soothing people
Walton's want demonstrates the human need for
What is companionship
How does the lack of understanding further Victor's isolation
No one could help him properly, furthering isolation
Why was the Monster isolated after meeting the villagers
They denied him companionship based on just his looks
How can social media further worsen feelings of isolation
Showing other people enjoying time with each other while you yourself are stuck
Where does emotional isolation show itself most deeply
in groups of people
This is how Walton was feeling isolated
What is emotionally
How does the isolation hurt Victor
It drives his mind to a dark place
Why was this attempt at companionship especially hurtful
This was the last chance to not be isolated and be understood, and it was torn away by the person that first scorned him
Is social media a long term solution
Social media isn't capable of filling a long term spot for companionship
How does people using A.I connect to the Monster
The Monster wanted to have the Bride, which would have played a similar role to A.I
How does these letters set the stage for the rest of book
Shows how without connection, people can feel disconnected
How do the guilt and isolation further each other
The more guilt Victor feels, the less he can talk about what he's feeling, furthering isolation, worsening the guilt
How is this isolation different than when he was isolated before
He knows that there is no next chance for companionship, and that the complete isolation will have no end, while the one who did this to him will live happily otherwise
How does the study mirror Frankenstein
The Monster watched the villagers, specifically the DeLaceys, similar to watching other people have fun with each other on social media
How does emotional isolation showing itself in group scenarios connect to the Monster
The Monster started feeling truly lonely when he was rejected by the townsfolk and the DeLaceys