Frankenstein: Frame Stories

       In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the use of various literary techniques is a very prominent feature throughout the novel.  One very influencing technique is the use of frame stories.  Shelley specifically uses this with three characters to separate their lives and tales.  Frankenstein tells his story to Walton creating a story within the situation of Frankenstein being on Walton's ship.  Frankenstein says, "...that he would commence his narrative the next day..." (Shelley, 13).  He thus tells Walton the stories of his misfortunes.  Later in the novel the creature tells his life story, so far, to Frankenstein.  He does this so Frankenstein may choose whether to kill the creature or to do his duty for him as his creator.  Shelley uses frame stories to further enhance her writing.