What is the effect of the author's choice of the word recoiled rather than withdrew in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? the soldiers interposed their bayonets, for they thought that he was about to attack the inspector, and the latter recoiled two or three steps. it shows that the inspector was prepared for an attack. it suggests that the inspector was surprised and afraid. it indicates a sideways rather than a backward movement. it implies that the inspector turned his back on the situation.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18