Category: Frankenstein

Abstract: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: or Modern Prometheus has always been the focal point in dealing with the shifting paradigms of humanity and monstrosity. The critical question is there- Is the creature really a monster or is he essentially human? It is most notable that throughout the novel the creature has been degraded by other people,…

The gothic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Robert Frosts poetry, each examine the theme of nature. Both these texts do so in order to explore and convey the feeling of the reader and main character as well as portraying the effects of neglecting nature. Frankenstein relates human connection with nature with his idealistic representation…

The phenomena of good and evil relating to social class, status, reputation and appearance have been explored and discussed in many literary works for hundreds of years. However, there are two monster classics that are known today specifically for commenting on reputation and appearance in relation to good and evil in the respected eras they…

Traditionally Gothic writing deals with supernatural issues set in isolated regions. However, imbalanced human emotion is at the central cusp of horrific and terrifying events. The key focus in Mary Shelleys Frankenstein and Samuel Taylor Coleridges The Rime of The Ancient Mariner is that both critically explore moral and social issues within humanity. These authors…

Most of us can understand the serious consequences modifying our food and life can be. Whether it is injecting pesticides in our food to make them last longer or wanting to change the genes in our children, they can seem great at first but they can end up having unintended dangers that can soon to…

Prejudice presents itself in multiple different forms in society’. In light of this view, compare and contrast the ways in which the novels of Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelley, and To Kill A Mockingbird (1960) by Harper Lee present prejudice. Both Frankenstein (1818) and To Kill A Mockingbird (1960) are examples of gothic novels, with…

The extract from Frankenstein demonstrates how Shelley utilises first person narrative to express the inner thoughts and workings of Victor Frankensteins brain and conscious. Whereas in North and South, Gaskell employs the use of third person narrative to contrast Margarets sophisticated way of life with the working-class characters in the novel. Narrative voice and perspective…

Villainy refers to the conduct of someone who is involved in committing disgraceful crimes. When one thinks of a villain, other synonyms come to mind: for example, sinner, criminal, and transgressor. Villains are used across literature as a plot device to help move the story along and catalyze to key events. They are meant to…

We are living in an age of relatively advanced technology. Cloning technology can copy objects into living objects. Cloning pigs and cloning cattle have become a reality. If it were not for some people’s objections, cloning humans would certainly become a reality. We have to figure out whether technology is out of control. My understanding…

Life of Pi and Frankenstein are disclosures that perfectly challenge the boundary of ethics thus morality is a vital theme in both the novel and movie as both contexts have parallel implications primarily through Pi and Frankensteins peril. Mary Shelley reverses the role of man and monster whereas Ang Lee blurs the line of morality…