Anagorisis and Catastrophe in Ch.21- 23 of Frankenstein

Mary Shelly uses the elements of anagorisis and catastrophe in chapters 21-23 to emphasize the every action has a consequence. As the monster kills off those who Victor loves, Victor becomes more and more guilty as well as repentive. When Victor encounters Henry's dead body he reflects on his actions and admits to the murders os Justine and Willliam. "Two I have already destroyed; others await their destiny.."  He discovers that the monster will not stop until all Victor loves is gone. Although Victor dittaches his emotions from society leaving Clerval as the only moral he has. Clerval's death suggests thata the only pure emotion that characterizes Victor has also been destroyed. This catastrophe was not enough for Victor to quit life. Elizabeth's thoughts lure him to mirrage. He recalls that the night of his wedding the monster will meet him to claim revenge. Again Victor's selfish conclusions seem to be wrong, and due to that Elizabeth is now dead. Her death immediately sparks anagorisis mong Victor Alll along the monster wasn't after him. Like a black hole every vital person in Victor's life is being taken away by the monster.

Hebry Clerval in Ch. 18-20 of Frankenstein

Henry Clerval poses as Victor Frankenstein's jusxtapositon. Although limited to what he can do, Clerval is able to ejoy life and entake his surroundings with pure insight. Victor on the other hand has every possible opportunity available to him, but is tormented by the sinister decisions he has made during the course of his life. While Victor is a dark charcater in the book Clerval is able to bring some innocence and joy to the book. His image of a nice and loving friend portrays him as Victor's white spirit. Clerval is an extention of Frankenstein, someone he will never be; essentially Clerval becomes Victor's clean concience fighting against the devil on the other shoulder. After Clerval's death a huge deal of Victor's conscience dissapeared. There is not a single light that may gleam on Victor's case that would make him seem normal and happy. Those days are over with Clerval; the days of exploring nature and loving life are over.