{"id":704,"date":"2012-11-28T20:00:11","date_gmt":"2012-11-29T01:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.briancroxall.net\/lit-tech\/?p=704"},"modified":"2012-11-28T20:00:11","modified_gmt":"2012-11-29T01:00:11","slug":"missing-themes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.briancroxall.net\/lit-tech\/2012\/11\/28\/missing-themes\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Themes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although the application was an engaging experience, the application came short in displaying the novel\u2019s themes. While some themes are understated by the application, other themes are amplified as well.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from not providing Walton\u2019s letters, thematic statements of the novel are either absent or diluted. One theme I saw absent from the application was the emphasis on feminism. Considering how the application reconstructs Shelly\u2019s words, some of the subtle feministic statements are either understated or completely erased. Realizing this, I then went on to think what other themes were understated by the application. In other words, this one weakness in the reconstruction of Shelly\u2019s text makes for a big hole in the application.<\/p>\n<p>Although I stated that some themes were downplayed, others were amplified. One important theme that received emphasis was the maniacal development from solitude, as shown by Frankenstein. The application showed more scenes of Frankenstein\u2019s maniacal persona than in Shelly\u2019s text, emphasizing the thematic statement. Another stressed theme was the point of the cathartic result from appreciating nature. When the application allowed one to guide Frankenstein through nature, there were a large number of excerpts of Frankenstein transcending from grief to bliss. So while some themes are understated by the application, there are other themes that are emphasized far more than they are in the original text.<\/p>\n<p>Still, there is the fact that there are many paths in this application, making my point lightweight. In other words, other users of the application could have received different texts, resulting in different themes. Considering this fact, another person could have seen a feministic theme and miss the solitude theme. With this in mind, the application seems faulty in a discussion setting. The fact that every user may receive different text, resulting in different interpretations of the novel, makes for a hectic discussion, futile in making concrete agreements within a group.<\/p>\n<p>Retrospectively, though this application was enjoyable to use, the fact that there are theme \u201choles\u201d makes me weary to use it. Still, I would not discourage anyone from using the application, but I would advise one to read the original text before coming into the application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although the application was an engaging experience, the application came short in displaying the novel\u2019s themes. While some themes are understated by the application, other themes are amplified as well. Apart from not providing Walton\u2019s letters, thematic statements of the novel are either absent or diluted. 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