Frankenstein - Foreshadowing

Frankenstein
Mary Shelley

In the novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley uses foreshadowing. "I have now doubt of your success" (Shelley, 28). Here M.Waldman praised Frankenstein for his great abilities in the science field. Frankenstein had such great abilities that he could create life. This quote shows that Frankenstein would be successful when he attempted to bring life to the creature. Another moment of foreshadowing occurred when Victor talked with Robert. "How dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow"(Shelley, 31). This phrase not only hints at ominous events that Victor faced and would soon tell, but it also hints at some type of ill fate that Robert might face. Robert and Victor share similarities like their drive to succeed in an area previously untouched by others. This phrase warns Robert that an ill fate may occur from his endeavors. In addition, this use of foreshadowing creates suspense by instilling curiosity in the reader about suggested events to come.