Answer and Explanation:
In relation to the narrative voice, while "Ancient Mariner" presents the mariner himself as one who recounts his sufferings and misfortunes, "Frankenstein" presents both Victor and the acronym as a narrative voice, showing the point of view of both and allowing the reader to understand the creature's suffering told by itself.
The themes between the two works are similar, as they show the suffering of the human being as a result of his flawed acts. However, "Frankenstein" also presents the suffering created by human hypocrisy and superficiality in relation to physical appearances.
As literary techniques both works present a strong symbolism and allegories to present their theme and development. "Frankestein" also makes a strong use of foreshadowing, advancing information to the reader and allusions making the narrative more dynamic.
To critique a piece of writing is to do the following:
describe: give the reader a sense of the writer’s overall purpose and intent
analyze: examine how the structure and language of the text convey its meaning
interpret: state the significance or importance of each part of the text
assess: make a judgment of the work’s worth or value
FORMATTING A CRITIQUE
Here are two structures for critiques, one for nonfiction and one for fiction/literature.
The Critique Format for Nonfiction
Introduction
name of author and work
general overview of subject and summary of author's argument
focusing (or thesis) sentence indicating how you will divide the whole work for discussion or the particular elements you will discuss
Body
objective description of a major point in the work
detailed analysis of how the work conveys an idea or concept
interpretation of the concept
repetition of description, analysis, interpretation if more than one major concept is covered
Conclusion
overall interpretation
relationship of particular interpretations to subject as a whole
critical assessment of the value, worth, or meaning of the work, both negative and positive
The Critique Format for Fiction/Literature
Introduction
name of author and work
brief summary/description of work as a whole
focusing sentence indicating what element you plan to examine
general indication of overall significance of work
Body
literal description of the first major element or portion of the work
detailed analysis
interpretation
literal description of second major element
detailed analysis
interpretation (including, if necessary, the relationship to the first major point)
and so on
Conclusion
overall interpretation of the elements studied
consideration of those elements within the context of the work as a whole
critical assessment of the value, worth, meaning, or significance of the work, both positive and negative
You may not be asked in every critique to assess a work, only to analyze and interpret it. If you are asked for a personal response, remember that your assessment should not be the expression of an unsupported personal opinion. Your interpretations and your conclusions must be based on evidence from the text and follow from the ideas you have dealt with in the paper.
Remember also that a critique may express a positive as well as a negative assessment. Don't confuse critique with criticize in the popular sense of the word, meaning “to point out faults.”
Before he was exiled, Dante served as one of the six priors governing the city. His political activities, including the banishing of several rivals, led to his own exile, and afterwards he wrote his masterpiece, The Divine Comedy.
