Greed for success causes emotions to blinds the logical side of people’s minds. Determined to achieve their goals, characters try to assert too much power over nature and others. Similarly, in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, power plays a dominant role in controlling and motivating the characters. Victor Frankenstein, Robert Walton,and the creature try to overcome different sources of power, revealing the dangers of ambition and anger. Throughout his life, Victor Frankenstein are obsessed with new knowledge which gives him power to seek the unknown secrets of nature. Triggered by his first readings of natural philosophers and his studies in Ingolstadt, Victor becomes infatuated with the “structure of the human frame” and begins to “examine
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Hoping to “secure way over the pathless seas”, Walton exclaims with certainty that “success shall crown my endeavors” (7). Characterized by ambition, Walton is a warning about the danger of power over nature which appears numerous times later on. He has the ability to succeed in his mission as he works hard in training for this trip, but his hopes for control over the unknown paths are diverted by his blinding ambition and confidence. He is certain of success and does not plan ahead for failure.Although Walton suffers from his obstinate nature to pursue the unknown, he manages to avoid the ultimate punishment for challenging nature. During his journey, Walton encounters a broken and desolate Victor Frankenstein who warns him to “seek happiness in tranquility and avoid ambition” (162). He learns that though he thinks he has more power over nature, nature will always come out victorious. Shelley makes clear that power is hindered by human nature and nature itself has the upper hand.Repressing his greed for glory, Walton frees himself from the devastating power of human flaws and will not suffer consequences as harsh as Victor. His final choice reflects back on Victor’s decision, disclosing a potential outcome if Victor had suppressed the flaws of human …show more content…
Although undeveloped, the monster has a powerful skill of eloquence which influences people to pity him. While lamenting, the monster manages to raise regret in Victor causing him to feel “what the duties of a creator were” (70). The monster reveals the skills of his speech when Victor, who seeks revenge, holds back his rage and listens to his creation. Holding a calm countenance, the creature prevents his inner monster to arise. Used to gain love instead of glory, his power becomes beneficial instead of destructive. However, the monster breaks under loneliness and turns to the power of fear and wrath. Faced with constant rejection, the monster cries out that he will “glut the maw of death, until it be satiated with the blood of your remaining friends” (68). Unable to withstand the judging eyes of society, the monster can only turn to his last resort: physical power. Endowed with strength and agility, the monster discovers a way to overpower humans.If the creature cannot control men by logic, he will by using fear. Even though his actions are triggered by mankind’s reactions, the monster allows anger to overcome, confirming his violent and animal-like image in society, ruining any chances of acceptance in the community. When the monster also falls under the control of flaws, he becomes similar to the other two characters and is obstructed from his goal.
Hoping to “secure way over the pathless seas”, Walton exclaims with certainty that “success shall crown my endeavors” (7). Characterized by ambition, Walton is a warning about the danger of power over nature which appears numerous times later on. He has the ability to succeed in his mission as he works hard in training for this trip, but his hopes for control over the unknown paths are diverted by his blinding ambition and confidence. He is certain of success and does not plan ahead for failure.Although Walton suffers from his obstinate nature to pursue the unknown, he manages to avoid the ultimate punishment for challenging nature. During his journey, Walton encounters a broken and desolate Victor Frankenstein who warns him to “seek happiness in tranquility and avoid ambition” (162). He learns that though he thinks he has more power over nature, nature will always come out victorious. Shelley makes clear that power is hindered by human nature and nature itself has the upper hand.Repressing his greed for glory, Walton frees himself from the devastating power of human flaws and will not suffer consequences as harsh as Victor. His final choice reflects back on Victor’s decision, disclosing a potential outcome if Victor had suppressed the flaws of human …show more content…
Although undeveloped, the monster has a powerful skill of eloquence which influences people to pity him. While lamenting, the monster manages to raise regret in Victor causing him to feel “what the duties of a creator were” (70). The monster reveals the skills of his speech when Victor, who seeks revenge, holds back his rage and listens to his creation. Holding a calm countenance, the creature prevents his inner monster to arise. Used to gain love instead of glory, his power becomes beneficial instead of destructive. However, the monster breaks under loneliness and turns to the power of fear and wrath. Faced with constant rejection, the monster cries out that he will “glut the maw of death, until it be satiated with the blood of your remaining friends” (68). Unable to withstand the judging eyes of society, the monster can only turn to his last resort: physical power. Endowed with strength and agility, the monster discovers a way to overpower humans.If the creature cannot control men by logic, he will by using fear. Even though his actions are triggered by mankind’s reactions, the monster allows anger to overcome, confirming his violent and animal-like image in society, ruining any chances of acceptance in the community. When the monster also falls under the control of flaws, he becomes similar to the other two characters and is obstructed from his goal.