Category: Frankenstein

  • English Literature: Frankenstein by Shelley

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Sources Introduction If we are going to compare Victor Frankenstein from the famous and the most disturbing horror novels by Mary Shelley to God, then we will probably suggest that God is ashamed, scared, horrified, and full hatred towards us, just like Victor towards his own creation. Looking…

  • Frankenstein Mythology and Paleontology: Comparison

    The thirst for knowledge is universal for many scientific fields, but the novel Frankenstein by Shelley illustrates how it may carry one astray. Paleontology may be characterized by an all-consuming, pure interest in knowledge. The desire for extensive learning first appears in the narrative when Victor Frankenstein describes his fate as regulated by a thirst…

  • Frankenstein vs. Monster: Characters Comparison

    Introduction Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus is a novel written by Mary Shelly that was first published in 1818. The author tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who artificially animated a body assembled from parts of corpses. Although Victor intended to create a beautiful creature, the result did not meet his hopes,…

  • Companionship in “Frankenstein”: The Theme of Human Connection

    Table of Contents Theme of Companionship in Frankenstein: Introduction Human Connection in Frankenstein How Is Victor Lonely in Frankenstein? Why Does Frankenstein’s Creature Feel Lonely? Why Does the Monster Want a Mate? Companionship in Frankenstein: A Reflection Conclusion Works Cited Theme of Companionship in Frankenstein: Introduction The theme of family in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley…

  • Chapters 1-4 of “Frankenstein” and Suggestion of Future Events

    Frankenstein is the dramatic story of a scientist whose enthusiasm for science led to terrible consequences and personal misfortune. The protagonist, Victor Frankenstein, lost his dignity, honor, and faith in people in the pursuit of knowledge. For him, his picture of the world was probably the most important one, and Victor was unwilling to accept…

  • Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus addresses conventional romantic themes like isolation and beauty of the nature and one can find that the novel discusses the ultimate pain of lose. It is often considered as a humanistic critique of technological development or…

  • Romeo, Juliet, Ishmael Beah, and Victor Frankenstein

    Scene 1: The Beach (ROMEO and JULIET find themselves trapped on a tropical island. The sun is shining brightly, and the weather is scorching and humid compared to summers in Verona). ROMEO: (Worried). Where are we? And what happened to the boat? JULIET: (Calmly). I’m not sure about the boat, my dear. Is it an…

  • Prejudice and Lost Innocence in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

    Frankenstein’s monster is, perhaps, one of the most sympathetic characters in the pantheon of monsters that have become emblematic of the horror genre. Although modern readers are unlikely to find the novel quite as chilling as their predecessors did, “Frankenstein” raises quite several disturbing themes that still hold relevance for modern society. Despite being rather…

  • Themes in “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

    Frankenstein is one of the greatest books of the nineteenth century that remains relevant today. Shelley explores many topics in her work that reflect social and philosophical aspects. In particular, the work refers to the problems of opposing nature and humanity, as well as the issues of ambition and blind faith in ideals. However, the…

  • Isolation and Loneliness in Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

    The feeling of loneliness is one of the worst inner states. It makes people weak and helpless. Everyone tries to spend most of his time in communication and movement. The novel Frankenstein reflects the characters who got used to living in loneliness during their whole life. Their life is constant resistance to isolation and fights…