Lindsay Haynes, Eric Moran, and Courtney Franklin

Theme: Nature The theme of nature is present throughout the book Frankenstein. It connects to Victor’s feelings and surroundings in many different situations. The theme of nature is used in one of the most well known children movies, Tarzan. The setting plays a huge roll in the movie because it is being the targeted by poachers who are trying to destroy his family. The poachers want the gorillas who are native to the land and who are family to Tarzan. Another popular children's movie that shares the theme of nature is Pocahontas. One of the first songs in the movie, “Colors in the Wind”, describes how nature impacts her native life. Pocahontas grew up of Native American territory and it was invaded by the English. Her tribe desperately tried to save their land from the English men destroying it.

Thesis Statement In the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, nature is prominent through the different emotions Victor felt, which were reflected by the weather and nature itself.

The awakening of the creature had a terrifying effect on Victor’s emotions but over time the effects of nature calmed him. “I perceived the fallen leaves, had disappeared and that the young buds were shooting forth from the trees. It was a divine spring, and the season contributed greatly to my convalesance” (Shelley 48). Spring has finally arrived, symbolizing the fact that winter is over and Victor’s work to the monster is done. He is going to experience some happiness before he realizes what he has done and the weather changes shortly after.

Williams death was not only present in Victor’s words but also in his surroundings. “The storm appeared to approach rapidly; and on landing I ascended a low hill, that I might observe its progress: it advanced the heavens clouded, and I soon felt the rain coming slowly in large drops, but its violence quickly increased” (Shelley 62). As Victor arrives to William’s spot of death, his mood and the weather becomes gloomy. As the storms rage increases, Victors rage does as well after seeing the monster.

Victor’s happiness was at an all time high when he married Elizabeth but her death sent him and the weather into a dreary state. “Look also at the innumerable fish that are swimming in the water, where we can distinguish every pebble that lies at the bottom. What a divine day! How happy and serene all nature appears” (Shelley 183). Like stated before, Victor is very happy about his marriage with Elizabeth and the weather reflects that by the clear water and “happy nature”. This is just another example of how when Victor is happy, the weather reflects it.

Victor’s happiness was at an all time high when he married Elizabeth but her death sent him and the weather into a dreary state. “There were no horses to be procured, I must return by the lake; but the wind was unfavorable and the rain fell in torrents. However, it was hardly morning, and I might reasonably hope to arrive by night” (Shelley 188). Victor is exhausted from this tragedy and it is being reflected by the stormy weather. All of his misfortunes are starting to come together to create a monster storm.