Notes

Discussion on Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights:

How could Emily Bronte create such a vile character as Heathcliff? The class remarks that sometimes when you create, that creation evolves out of your control. The artist, in turn becomes inspired by the very creation they have brought about. In this case, the characters start leading the action instead of the writer controlling the situation.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein:

Walton wants to be remembered, even if he is not necessarily ready to commit to the processes of becoming great in a certain aspect. He spends a year trying to become a Homer or a Shakespeare.

Lamont is quoted as saying: "Getting published won't give the results you think you will get." Yet, this comes from someone who has, in fact, been published.

Frankenstein published in two editions: 1819 (finished 1816) and 1831

"Unhappy man! Do you share my madness?"

Mary Shelley's husband, Percy Shelley, was alive for the 1819 version; even writing an introduction. Percy was a great poet.