In Act II, Scene I, of "The Tragedy of Macbeth", by William Shakespeare, the most likely reason he chose to use apostrophe instead of simply describe a menacing dagger when Macbeth addresses an imaginary dagger is to create a more dramatic effect. An apostrophe is a literary device that authors use when addressing a character that is not in the scene or when they address a personification, an idea or an inanimate object like in this case. Macbeth has made up his mind to kill the King. When left alone he sees this imaginary dagger signaling the way. "I see thee yet, in form as palpable As this which now I draw. Thou marshall’st me the way that I was going,.."
Second sentence as it is pertaining to his characteristics
<u>Fire in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:</u>
In the novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, the scientist named Victor Frankenstein resurrects a dead body and bridges the space between life and death.
With the help of some stolen organs and assorted limbs of corpses he builds a lifeless body and brings the creature into life. Then the creature swears a revenge against Victor for bringing him into this cruel world.
Fire, the dual-edged sword of light provides warmth, light and protects from wild animals and in addition to that has many destructive effects.
The Greek god Prometheus bestowed the knowledge of fire upon humans and then as a result of this got punished. Likewise, Victor Frankenstein gets punished and his knowledge of secret of life remains a secret.