"And where does he now exist? Is this gentle and lovely being lost forever? Has this mind so replete with ideas, imaginations fanciful and magnificent, which formed a world, whose existence depended on the life of its creator; has this mind perished? Does it now only exist in my memory? No, it is not thus; your form so divinely wrought, and beaming with beauty, has decayed, but your spirit still visits and consoles your unhappy friend.
Pardon this gush of sorrow; these ineffectual words are but a slight tribute to the unexampled worth of Henry, but they soothe my heart, overflowing with the anguish which his remembrance creates. I will proceed with my tale." p. 149
This is one example of foreshadowing that happens throughout the the novel, however, it is not the most subtle. In the giving of this paragraph, it is suggested that Clerval will die, and in a tragic way. It also expresses some guilt on Victor's behalf. It can then be assumed that this death is by the monster's hands, which further complicates the plot. In general, I like foreshadowing novels. However, I felt that this foreshadowing was too grandiose and gave away too much key information in the future of the plot. It is disappointing to me that Clerval will be the next to die, especially because he seems to be one of the most enthusiastic characters of this novel. This foreshadowing is key though because it does mean that further conflict must occur and be resolved before the termination of the novel.
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