Monday, April 27, 2009
Mourning and melancholia
On page 73, Victor displays the exact symptoms of mourning and melancholia according to Freud. Freud explains this disorder by saying, "the person blames themself for what has happened and becomes very self-destructive, even suicidal". This is an exact summary of what Victor Frankenstein is experiencing during this time. On page 73, Victor says, "...often , I say, I was tempted to plunge into the silent lake, that the waters might close over me and my calamities forever."Clearly, Victor is expressing thoughts of suicide that stem from the blame he feels from the death of his brother and Justine.
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I also believe that Elizabeth exemplifies these qualities as well. She gave William a valuable necklace to wear when they went out and she believes that value was reason enough for William to be murdered. She is very guilt ridden due to the moral anxiety she has until victor comes home and tells them what really happened. Great post excelsior!!!!!
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