"No one can conceive the variety of feelings which bore me onwards, like a hurricane, in the first enthusiasm of success. Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world" (Shelley, 32).
Shelley employs a variety of tools such as imagery and juxtaposition through contrasting language. Imagery serves to convey the thoughtfulness of Victor's contemplation. Furthermore, in this instance, imagery is used to mirror the intensity Victor dedicates to his occupational studies. Juxtaposition is also used in this passage. Victor refers to the bounds of "life and death," and seeks to "pour a torrent of light into our dark world." This juxtaposition serves to reflect the contrasting motives of Victor. Although he seeks success, he primarily works with the motive of curiousity. Furthermore, Victor finds himself torn between his ties to his family and his obsession with his work, and this contrasting language correlates with this conflict.
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