Frankenstein Case

The passage I chose is the beginning of the 24th chapter, second paragraph which says “My first resolution was to quit Geneva forever; my country, which, when I was happy and beloved, was dear to me, now, in my adversity, became hateful. I provided myself with a sum of money, together with a few jewels which had belonged to my mother and departed” As I began to analyze this, I could feel what he was going through feeling like a complete outcast. When the things you love no longer mean anything it is a lonely feeling. Because he is going through so much adversity, everything becomes something to vent his hatred to. Many people go through this in everyday life. When one thing goes wrong it seems as though everything is going wrong. It’s kind of funny to think that our mood and feelings can impact our surrounding in such a profound way. When you are happy, you love things that you would normally despise but when you are mad, you are just angry at anyone and anything. It’s like when you are doing homework and you just can’t seem to get something. For me the posters on my wall become something I hate and can’t stand to be around at that moment. This passage is something that anyone and everyone can relate to. Whether you are the happiest person on earth or the most miserable person on earth, this is something we all go through. Another thing he says is that he has to quit his country, another emotion that we all can relate to. The feeling of wanting to give up on something has gone so bad so quickly. You really feel for the author at this point. I have not read farther than this but I am hoping that since it reads “my first resolution” that this decision is rethought. Most people in this kind of situation just need someone to talk to and calm them down so they can think rationally. Another thing that happens when you aren’t thinking rationally, you become paranoid, maybe thinking that everyone is out to get them, when in reality its nothing like that.