The Role Of Environment In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein questions the role upbringing and environment plays in the enhancement of human nature. Shelley forces us to consider the inherent nature of the creature and how it was hindered by environmental conditions. Isolated and alone the creature does not benefit from a nurturing familial relationship. Much the opposite of Victor Frankenstein, who despite the warmth of his loving family could not escape the nature of his own self-destructive ambition. In both cases, the principals are alone and isolated one by seclusion and obsession, the other by exclusion and fear. Both Victor and the creature lacked the influence of community and kinship at a pivotal point in their maturation. Shelley shows the influence or lack of community on both …show more content…
Removing their diversity of the normal cultural landscape will have a negative impact on the emotional and shared growth of the entire academic population. Children will not learn acceptance and tolerance if they are not challenged by basic interaction among their peers. In the article, “Nature vs Nurture in Special Education,” by Professor Susan Umok-Mars she states “if we (sic) create separate places in the school community, we (sic) exclude some students from being part of that community.” Nature has given these children a specific genetic marker, but how is it nurturing their communal and emotional development when denied the diversity of the academic landscape (Mars). The amalgamation of the student body will encourage a greater sense of community and acceptance for all students. I am not proposing we eliminate all ability based instruction. I am simply encouraging that we include all children into the social fabric of the school environment. Making all children part of the school collective, teaches acceptance, understanding, and fosters their social and emotion