“Knowledge” recurring many times throughout the Frankenstein novel. A word that speaks for itself but also can have different meanings. It is also a powerful tool to that can be used as a result of our judgment. “Knowledge consists in recognizing the difference between good and bad decisions”. (Knowledge Intellectual understanding)
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein novel, characters had searched for something they had in common or a desire they shared; knowledge. Realizing the outcome was different than they expected. Walton, wrapped in his ambition, believed that searching for knowledge would bring fame, unfortunately learning he put his life and crew in danger. Frankenstein, relying on his passion and refusing acceptance of his limitations, …show more content…
He was willing to risk everything, wanting to be recognized. Blinded by his obsession with knowledge to realize this sacrifice. After listening to Walton’s view of knowledge, Frankenstein shared his own advice, worried that Walton would sacrifice his life continuing his journey. Walton pondered the advice from Victor, "You seek for knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been." (Shelly17). Frankenstein gave Walton a precautions because he didn’t want Captain Walton to make the same mistakes and end up in misery due to using knowledge in a negative way. Looking back on his past Frankenstein shared his wisdom of knowledge to Walton. He was passing this knowledge on in hopes that Walton would learn from his mistake and understand the power of using knowledge unreasonably. Learning from Frankenstein‘s advice Walton prevented his crew from death. “I cannot lead them unwillingly to danger, and must return.” (Shelly, Walton, in CONTINUATION,
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein novel, characters had searched for something they had in common or a desire they shared; knowledge. Realizing the outcome was different than they expected. Walton, wrapped in his ambition, believed that searching for knowledge would bring fame, unfortunately learning he put his life and crew in danger. Frankenstein, relying on his passion and refusing acceptance of his limitations, …show more content…
He was willing to risk everything, wanting to be recognized. Blinded by his obsession with knowledge to realize this sacrifice. After listening to Walton’s view of knowledge, Frankenstein shared his own advice, worried that Walton would sacrifice his life continuing his journey. Walton pondered the advice from Victor, "You seek for knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been." (Shelly17). Frankenstein gave Walton a precautions because he didn’t want Captain Walton to make the same mistakes and end up in misery due to using knowledge in a negative way. Looking back on his past Frankenstein shared his wisdom of knowledge to Walton. He was passing this knowledge on in hopes that Walton would learn from his mistake and understand the power of using knowledge unreasonably. Learning from Frankenstein‘s advice Walton prevented his crew from death. “I cannot lead them unwillingly to danger, and must return.” (Shelly, Walton, in CONTINUATION,