How does Mary Shelley use irony in Frankenstein?
Shelley uses several types of irony, including situational irony. In one such situation, she uses situational irony when the Creature tells Victor he will be there on his wedding night. However, once the Creature is brought to life, Frankenstein is no longer proud of his creation.
What is the purpose of Shelley’s irony?
The purpose of Shelley’s irony is so that the reader can see Walton is much like Victor. Both men are guilty of arrogance and hope to bring glory to themselves through their personal ventures. Due to the fact that they are arrogant, they put other people’s lives in danger.
What is ironic about the end of Frankenstein?
At the end of Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein dies wishing that he could destroy the Monster he created. The Monster visits Frankenstein’s body. While Frankenstein dies feeling disturbed that the Monster is still alive, the Monster is reconciled to death: so much so that he intends to commit suicide.
Is there dramatic irony in Frankenstein?
In Frankenstein, there are some major instances where dramatic irony is present, for instance when Victor was dealing with his creation, William’s death and the creation/monsters journey. The first example found in Frankenstein was of how Victor begins to deal with his creation and basically he is in shock.
What is cosmic irony?
Cosmic irony is sometimes called irony of fate. Cosmic irony can mean that fate and destiny, or even gods, control and play with human hopes and desires. Cosmic irony can also be the idea that the universe is so big and humans are so tiny that the universe simply does not care what happens to us.
Why is it ironic that Victor created a monster that kills?
The monster he creates systematically destroys Victor’s loved ones in revenge for the life of loneliness, brutality, and rejection to which Victor has abandoned the monster. Victor wishes to create that which will free humanity from the pangs of loss and the inevitability of one’s own death.
Who does Alphonse marry?
In the credits of the final episode, we see them as a married couple with two children. Alphonse probably did marry Mei. After learning all the alkahestry from Mei that could, he brought her home to Amestris. Mei Chang on FMA Wiki.