All 29 Uses of

reflection

in

Frankenstein - 1831 version

These reflections have dispelled the agitation with which I began my letter, and I feel my heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven, for nothing contributes so much to tranquillize the mind as a steady purpose—a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.
p. 16.4

reflections = thoughts

The tale was quickly told, but it awakened various trains of reflection.
p. 29.9

reflection = thought

The interval was, consequently, spent in inaction; his grief only became more deep and rankling when he had leisure for reflection, and at length it took so fast hold of his mind that at the end of three months he lay on a bed of sickness, incapable of any exertion.
p. 34.2

I feel exquisite pleasure in dwelling on the recollections of childhood, before misfortune had tainted my mind and changed its bright visions of extensive usefulness into gloomy and narrow reflections upon self.
p. 40.3

reflections = thoughts

These are the reflections of the first days; but when the lapse of time proves the reality of the evil, then the actual bitterness of grief commences.
p. 45.3

I threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away and indulged in the most melancholy reflections.
p. 46.5

Such were my reflections as I commenced my journey; but as I proceeded, my spirits and hopes rose.
p. 46.7

I had sufficient leisure for these and many other reflections during my journey to Ingolstadt, which was long and fatiguing.
p. 46.9

Such were my reflections during the first two or three days of my residence at Ingolstadt, which were chiefly spent in becoming acquainted with the localities and the principal residents in my new abode.
p. 48.4

Pursuing these reflections, I thought that if I could bestow animation upon lifeless matter, I might in process of time (although I now found it impossible) renew life where death had apparently devoted the body to corruption.
p. 55.2 *

Idleness had ever been irksome to me, and now that I wished to fly from reflection, and hated my former studies, I felt great relief in being the fellow-pupil with my friend, and found not only instruction but consolation in the works of the orientalists.
p. 70.4

reflection = thought

These reflections determined me, and I resolved to remain silent.
p. 79.3

reflections = thoughts

Sometimes, with my sails set, I was carried by the wind; and sometimes, after rowing into the middle of the lake, I left the boat to pursue its own course and gave way to my own miserable reflections.
p. 94.6

Then again the kindly influence ceased to act—I found myself fettered again to grief and indulging in all the misery of reflection.
p. 98.6

reflection = thought

I cannot describe to you the agony that these reflections inflicted upon me; I tried to dispel them, but sorrow only increased with knowledge.
p. 123.4

reflections = thoughts

I learned from Werter's imaginations despondency and gloom, but Plutarch taught me high thoughts; he elevated me above the wretched sphere of my own reflections, to admire and love the heroes of past ages.
p. 131.8

These were the reflections of my hours of despondency and solitude; but when I contemplated the virtues of the cottagers, their amiable and benevolent dispositions, I persuaded myself that when they should become acquainted with my admiration of their virtues they would compassionate me and overlook my personal deformity.
p. 133.2

At first his countenance was illuminated with pleasure, but as he continued, thoughtfulness and sadness succeeded; at length, laying aside the instrument, he sat absorbed in reflection.
p. 135.3

reflection = thought

Accordingly I hid myself in some thick underwood, determining to devote the ensuing hours to reflection on my situation.
p. 139.1 *

As the night advanced, a fierce wind arose from the woods and quickly dispersed the clouds that had loitered in the heavens; the blast tore along like a mighty avalanche and produced a kind of insanity in my spirits that burst all bounds of reason and reflection.
p. 140.9

At this time a slight sleep relieved me from the pain of reflection, which was disturbed by the approach of a beautiful child, who came running into the recess I had chosen, with all the sportiveness of infancy.
p. 144.1

After a long pause of reflection I concluded that the justice due both to him and my fellow creatures demanded of me that I should comply with his request.
p. 150.5

This interfered with the solitude I coveted for the prosecution of my task; yet at the commencement of my journey the presence of my friend could in no way be an impediment, and truly I rejoiced that thus I should be saved many hours of lonely, maddening reflection.
p. 158.5

And you, my friend, would be far more amused with the journal of Clerval, who observed the scenery with an eye of feeling and delight, than in listening to my reflections.
p. 160.0

reflections = thoughts

As I sat, a train of reflection occurred to me which led me to consider the effects of what I was now doing.
p. 170.2

reflection = thought

These were my first reflections, but I soon learned that Mr. Kirwin had shown me extreme kindness.
p. 183.1

reflections = thoughts

More than once the agitation into which these reflections threw me made my friends dread a dangerous relapse.
p. 185.9

Thus Elizabeth endeavoured to divert her thoughts and mine from all reflection upon melancholy subjects.
p. 197.5

reflection = thought

I spoke; I told them to retire and consider of what had been said, that I would not lead them farther north if they strenuously desired the contrary, but that I hoped that, with reflection, their courage would return.
p. 218.3

Definitions:

(1) (reflection as in: my reflection in the mirror)
an image (seen on a mirror or other shiny surface)
(2) (reflection as in: lit by the reflection)
light seen after it bounces off a surface to another; or the process of bouncing light, sound, or other energy off of a surface
(3) (reflection as in: is a reflection of American values)
something that indirectly shows something else -- such as an indication, demonstration, expression, or representation of something
The exact meaning of this sense of reflection depends upon its context. For example:
- "The students' behavior is a reflection on the school." -- indication of quality
- "She says the immorality in the movie is a reflection of American values." -- expression or representation
- "It was a reflection of the selfishness she had seen growing for years." -- demonstration
- "The surrounding panic found no reflection in her." -- expression or demonstration
- "I saw no reflection of jealousy in her action." -- indication or sign
(4) (reflection as in: After reflection, I think...)
careful thought
(5) (reflection as in: a humbling reflection (memory))
memories and thoughts about them
(6) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
See a comprehensive dictionary for less common meanings of reflection.