Frankenstein 4

Imagery – In the novel, imagery or language that appeals to the senses is used to paint a vivid picture for the reader. Shelley employs imagery such as "I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs" (Shelley, 43). This quote allows the reader to brilliantly visualize the action taking place. Shelley’s use of imagery in Frankenstein alludes to her own vivid imagination, which was cultivated in her early childhood. Shelley’s use of imagery helps the reader “see” the horrific creature and therefore makes the novel more realistic. This imagery also has the effect of intensifying the emotions necessary for creating Shelley’s horror story.