Foreshadowing

"We perceived a low carriage, fixed on a sledge and drawn by dogs, pass on towards the north, at the distance of half a mile; a being which had the shape of a man, but apparently of gigantic stature, sat in the sledge and guided the dogs." pg.23 This short glimpse of a creature sets up two different events. It sets up the arrival of Victor onto the boat and a connection is drawn between the two figures. It also foreshadows the creation story that Victor recounts to Walton. A reader is able to make a connection between his appearance during the beginning to the point in which he is created. The knowledge that Victor ends up chasing him in the North Pole leaves the reader in suspense. The want to continue to read on to find out how this strange circumstance occurs. It gives the reader just enough information to be gripped with curiosity. It is a great way to dramatize the story and draw the reader into the story.