Patriot

Patriot is a word that I find interesting because of its use in relation to government today, but I am also curious about its roots and its evolution throughout history.  How could a word that today means “one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests” hold usage in many revolutions of old; where does a “patriot” actually hold loyalty?  I want to learn more about patriot because it is in the common vernacular, but yet I have no idea of the etymology of the word or its ties to its Latin, French, and Greek roots.  At this moment in time, I believe that the word denotes both governmental and revolutionary connotations.  But how can a word that has revolutionary ties be used alongside government as well?  I will soon find out.

Frankenstein

Review of Critical Survey of Long Fiction
1- Shelly uses a complex and original structure in Frankenstein.  The narratives within narratives are similar to a set of "Chinese Boxes."  Her narrative structure compliments the powerful literary images of Victor and the creature.
2- The critical task regarding the work is figuring if Frankenstein's punishment is merited.  Further, what is this retribution symbolic of?
3- Deals with the relationship between knowledge and evil.
4- The novel is "bloated" with inflected dialogue.  Every sentence is fluttered and theatrical, and is a "drawback" for modern audiences.  The dialogue
5- Some suggest that Victor is Shelly's insight into her husband's own belief in the power of his own intelligence and his destined greatness.  Many have suggested that this book can be read as a biographical reading.