Intelligence contains lots of power, and it can deeply impact decisions made by individuals. In the novels “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley and “1984”by George Orwell, destruction is caused by knowledge when it is used for wrongful purposes. The destruction occurring in the individuals from these two novels result from changes in their personality, a lack of reflection in decision-making, experiencing misery following such unreflective decisions, and essentially, self-deception. As an individual’s personality changes, not only does their intelligence grow, but they also become self-absorbed. They become so consumed about their own lives that they do not acknowledge the people or situations around them. This is evident in both “Frankenstein”
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In “Frankenstein” Victor decides to bring a person back to life to prove that all his studying and hard work is worthwhile, but contemplates whether the decision he is making is ethical or not. In the end, he moves forward with his plan as he feels he sacrificed too much throughout in his life to achieve his goals; he did not want to waste all the years he spent being self-absorbed with gaining knowledge and being away from his family and loved ones. The consequence is evident in the novel “Frankenstein” when Victor brings the monster to life, “I could hardly believe that so great a good fortune could have befallen me; but when I became assured that my enemy had indeed fled, I clapped my hands for joy and ran down to Clerval” (Shelley 54). Victor is filled with joy when he believes the monster is no longer his responsibility; however, he does not realize the dangers that will follow. He does not know if the monster will cause destruction in society or if it will ever cross his path again. The creation of the monster is caused from the amount of knowledge Victor has. He is responsible for the monsters actions. Winston’s situation is similar to that of Victor as Winston decides to rent Mr Charringtion’s room on the top floor in order to spend time with Julia without getting caught by the Thought Police. In the novel, Winston recites the moment when Mr Charrington rents …show more content…
He showed unparalleled malignity and selfishness, in evil; he destroyed my friends; he devoted to destruction beings who possessed exquisite sensations, happiness, and wisdom; nor do I know where this thirstfor vengeance may end…The forms of the beloved dead flit before me, and I hasten to their arms. Farewell, Walton! (Shelley 224)
This quote depicts what hardship Victor goes through because of the monsters’ behaviour. He has to deal with the loss of those who are close to him. He strongly believes that declining the monsters offer is the best solution in his situation; however, Victor’s solution is not effective because he loses all of his loved ones at the end of the novel. He no longer wants to live, and decides to die in order to be with his loved ones again. In the novel, the monster says to Victor:
I am content to reason with you. I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?...I will revenge my injuries: if I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear, and chiefly towards you my arch- enemy, because my creator, do I swear inextinguishable hatred. (Shelley
In “Frankenstein” Victor decides to bring a person back to life to prove that all his studying and hard work is worthwhile, but contemplates whether the decision he is making is ethical or not. In the end, he moves forward with his plan as he feels he sacrificed too much throughout in his life to achieve his goals; he did not want to waste all the years he spent being self-absorbed with gaining knowledge and being away from his family and loved ones. The consequence is evident in the novel “Frankenstein” when Victor brings the monster to life, “I could hardly believe that so great a good fortune could have befallen me; but when I became assured that my enemy had indeed fled, I clapped my hands for joy and ran down to Clerval” (Shelley 54). Victor is filled with joy when he believes the monster is no longer his responsibility; however, he does not realize the dangers that will follow. He does not know if the monster will cause destruction in society or if it will ever cross his path again. The creation of the monster is caused from the amount of knowledge Victor has. He is responsible for the monsters actions. Winston’s situation is similar to that of Victor as Winston decides to rent Mr Charringtion’s room on the top floor in order to spend time with Julia without getting caught by the Thought Police. In the novel, Winston recites the moment when Mr Charrington rents …show more content…
He showed unparalleled malignity and selfishness, in evil; he destroyed my friends; he devoted to destruction beings who possessed exquisite sensations, happiness, and wisdom; nor do I know where this thirstfor vengeance may end…The forms of the beloved dead flit before me, and I hasten to their arms. Farewell, Walton! (Shelley 224)
This quote depicts what hardship Victor goes through because of the monsters’ behaviour. He has to deal with the loss of those who are close to him. He strongly believes that declining the monsters offer is the best solution in his situation; however, Victor’s solution is not effective because he loses all of his loved ones at the end of the novel. He no longer wants to live, and decides to die in order to be with his loved ones again. In the novel, the monster says to Victor:
I am content to reason with you. I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?...I will revenge my injuries: if I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear, and chiefly towards you my arch- enemy, because my creator, do I swear inextinguishable hatred. (Shelley