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Character Study on Henry Clerval
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Short Character Study from Volume 1 of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein on the character of Henry Clerval
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Henry ClervalPage Quote Analysis
27 “He was a boy of singular talent and fancy. He loved enterprise, hardship, and even danger for its -Heroic in a classical sense
own sake.” -Victor is quite derisory towards Clerval, spite of
happiness
-Sense of admiration from VF
27 “Clerval occupied himself…with the moral relations of things. The busy stage of life, the virtues of -Virtuous man
heroes, and the actions of men where his theme…” -Classical culturist, philosopher, appreciation of
humanity
49 “Henry was my only nurse…instead of doing harm, he performed the kindest action that he could -Henry is selfless and compassionate
towards them.” -Intelligence seen as he understands emotional
nuances both creature and Victor miss throughout
-Intense compassion for Clerval from VF
50 “This whole winter, instead of being spent in study, as you promised yourself, has been consumed -Clerval is selfless and sacrifices the academic
in my sick room.” stimulation he has craved for his whole life
-Pathos for his character
55 “I thanked my friend from my heart, but I did not speak. I saw plainly that he was surprised, but -Victor isn’t a great friend, pathos Clerval
he never attempted to draw my secret from me…” -Clerval keeps himself to himself and respects
boundaries- Virtuous doppelganger of Victor
56 “He resolved to pursue no inglorious career…” -Opposite to Walton/Victor want for glory
-Selfless but yet knows boundaries- confined to
himself
57 “Clerval called forth the better feelings of my heart.” -Importance of companionship as it rounds the
soul
-Clerval semi-fulfils female stereotype
139 “He pointed out to me the shifting colours of the landscape, and the appearances of the sky.” -Romantic and appreciates the beauty of nature
than the gothic power Victor appreciates
141 “my heart, overflowing with the anguish his remembrance creates…” -Importance of Clerval to VF
145 “The delight of Clerval was proportionably greater than mine…” -Clerval always is a happy contrast to Victor
-Distance via emotional juxtaposition
159 “Have my murderous machinations deprived you also, my dearest Henry, of life?” -Guilt of VF
-Full extent of creature’s vengeance realised
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