Frankenstein~Characterization

"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 bieng which had the shape of a man, but apparently of gigantic stature, sat in the sledge, and guided the dogs." (p.8) The characterization throughout the first half of the novel is direct characterization. The narrator provides insight on the different characters by directly describing th characters. Indirect characterization is also included throughout the novel. For example, Victor is described through his own words, beliefs, and actions. The characters are not necessarily realistic. Because the story was written a few centuries ago, it is difficult to tell the realism of the characters. However, the idea behind the book (creating a monster) makes the characters less realistic. In the novel, Dr. Frankenstein (Victor) is the protagonist.