Rejection

Pretty much every person throughout their lives has faced rejection. When this rejection happens over and over, however, they might just lose hope or their happiness. Rejection by friends and family is probably the most devastating rejection of all. If someone cannot even find acceptance in the ones closest to them, then they will probably not find acceptance in any one else either. The rejected person could get depressed angry, anxious, or many other different emotions that can cause them pain. There is always still hope though. No matter how dire someone's situation is. Hopefully, the person may realize this any trudge on through their difficulty. If their friends actually were friends than the rejection should end.

From Dark Beginnings...

Mary Shelley opens her story, Frankenstein, with letters written from Robert Walton. These letters gave the story context of why it was written, instead of just having a story just somehow being written. This allows me know who is writing the story and the letters establish a foreshadowing of what is to come (such as Walton meeting Victor). If I were to start a ghost story, I would try to start it the same way by establishing the narrator and creating an aura of uncertainty. I would probably do this through either the narrator's dark tones or some sort of hectic event that is putting the narrator in a panic. Later on in the story when the plot finally reaches his situation, it will be much more understandable for the reader.

Action is Effective

I believe action is the most important element a story can have. The action creates more suspense and excitement in a reader than anything else because it advances the plot and shows a different side to some of the characters. At the start of Frankenstein, Victor is portrayed as very smart and peaceful. Despite this, when Victor meets the monster he spews insults and wants the monster to be gone. This conflict shows another side to Victor and even the monster. During the monsters story of living next to the cottage, the actions made the reading much more interesting. Through the monsters actions I learned much more about the people in the cottage and the monsters struggle. It gave me much more insight on how the monsters developed complex English skills and the knowledge of much of the world. Overall action enhances the story much more than anything else.