Category: Frankenstein

The Monster in Frankenstein can be described as a metaphor for the relationship between humans and gods. It was created with a wide range of imperfections and flaws, which make it displeasing and even disgusting to other people. However, it was a conscious and self-aware creature, which understood its position and its major disadvantages. For…

The term Gothic fiction refers to a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. These emotions can include fear and suspense. In this paper, I will be discussing the writer and works of Mary Shelleys…

Introduction Introduction: Frankenstein, published in 1818 was written in the peak era of Romanticism and the gothic genre. This statement leaves one curious about the category that the novel fits into. Thesis: After examining the romantic and gothic genres, it is clear that Frankenstein respects the ideals of Romanticism and the gothic genre because of…

Paradise Lost and Frankenstein share how little control we have to control our fate. In Paradise Lost God always had Satan under his control and was able to undue or influence his actions. In Frankenstein, however, the monster is not always under control by Victor but isn’t able to change how people perceive him. Both…

Yellow skin, black lips, and a shriveled complexion are all gruesome descriptions of the monster in Mary Shelleys Frankenstein. The monsters ugly appearance is frightening to society, and the people see him as something less than human, or as an other. Victor Frankenstein, a well-known scientist in society, becomes isolated and decides to create a…

In the Romantic era, there was a book named Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley. Then in the Victorian era, The Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and both novels are monster horror stories. Both of these novels have different literary themes since they were written in different time periods…

It is the full title of the well-known Gothic hyperscience horror novel “Frankenstein: Modern Prometheus” by Mary Shelley. There are two important factors in the fable of Prometheus. The first recognized as “Prometheus imprisoned” with the aid of Aeskylos is the story of Prometheus Piruhoros who lit the solar (sky). To help mankind, Zeus certain…

For centuries, the intellectuals of society have made numerous developments in all studies that have benefitted mankind. These discoveries are a result of mans inherent curiosity and desire for understanding, which can grow so immense that their moral boundaries disappear resulting in disastrous consequences. In the novel, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley conveys the theme of the…

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein explores the concept of the other, scrutinizes the ways in which humans have historically viewed and treated those who are unfamiliar to us, and poses questions about how alienation is linked to monstrosity. Pointedly, the creature is an unnatural mixture of humans (that vary in sex, race, religious belief, and socioeconomic standing)…

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein is often read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and scientific advancement however I will also be discussing an interpretation of the text as a commentary upon the debates surrounding slavery at the start of the 19th century. The essay begins with a close analysis of Frankenstein in regard…