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GCSE English Literature · key term
A relationship that offers company, understanding and shared feelings.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 1
Revise: Isolation and companionshipIn Frankenstein, companionship is more than having somebody nearby. Walton, Victor and the creature want someone who understands their feelings and shares their experiences. Shelley connects their loneliness, but makes an important distinction: Walton and Victor withdraw from relationships to pursue their ambitions, whereas the creature is abandoned and repeatedly excluded because of his appearance.
Paper 2
A relationship that offers shared experience, affection and support.
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Loneliness is the suffering caused by this absence of wanted connection; companionship offers affection, understanding and support. Shelley also distinguishes these experiences from chosen solitude, which can sometimes provide temporary peace.
