AQA GCSE English Literature · 8702
Paper 1
Revise: RevengeAt his family’s graves in Chapter 24, Victor begins an oath, “By the sacred earth on which I kneel”. The repeated appeals to earth, spirits and grief give his promise ceremonial force. He tries to turn personal vengeance into a sacred duty approved by the dead.
- Revise: Love and loyalty
A solemn promise that commits someone to a particular action or responsibility.