Frankenstein #6

""I now move to the more moving part of my story. I shall relate events, that impressed me with feelings which, from what I had been, have made me what I am'" (Shelley, 81).

The shift from Frankenstein's to the monster's narration serves to characterize the monster, providing the audience with evidence of his emotions, motives and desires. The above passage emphasizes the transformation through which the monster has gone since his creation. Contrary to the initial stance of Frankenstein, his creature has matured and developed a relatively human mindset. Allowing the monster to relate his story also yields a prolonged flashback, providing the audience with information of what the creature has been doing since his departure from Frankenstein's apartment. Furthermore, the story of the monster serves to build suspense for Frankenstein and the reader, both of whom wish to know what (if any) involvement the monster had in the death of William and Justine. This transitional excerpt suggests a potential shift into the explication of this tragedy.