"I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic" (Shelley, 14).
Throughout Frankenstein, Shelley utilizes a first-person narrator to explore and magnify the thematic prevalence of inner conflict. Although the plot quite clearly contains external conflict, the first half of Frankenstein centers around the inner conflict and confusion of the protagonist, Victor. Furthermore, the first-person narrator allows further manifestation of the speaker's true motives, emotions, and thoughts. This expository tool also separates Shelley's voice from the piece. Consequently, this disallows an unattached opinion to be asserted through narration. Thus, this technique aids the anecdotal nature of Frankenstein.
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I would definitely agree with Evan's assertions regarding the use of first person. Also, I would say that it even further magnifies the contrast between Frankenstein and his creation, explicating the monster simply as an external threat rather than a highly functioning creature. It is also interesting to note, however, that the monster relates his narrative in first person, leading one to wonder if the perspectives may change.
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