Fifth Journal 9/28

In Frankenstein and in the Ancient Mariner there are two characteristics that represent the same person in a sense. It's almost like an alter ego. In Frankenstein the monster isn't only Victor's creation, but also his alter ego because he is blamed for all the bad Victor's madness brought into his life. Victor blames the monster and avoids admitting the with to keep his image of himself intact so that others don't consider him to be insane. The fact that there are two different entities to portray the same character emphasizes the good and bad qualities of Victor without Frankenstein we wouldn't see the irriponsiblity , discourage, maddness, and fear that VIcto truly holds. In the ANcient Mariner different perspectives are demonstrated by the guest and the Mariner. TOwards the end of the poem they actually fear each other although its suggested that they are the same person. The themes are that ones self can be your own worst enemy and hardest critic.