In Mary Shelley’s gothic novel “Frankenstein,” Victor Frankenstein’s inevitable and developing love for masculinity figures is a direct result from the concept of loneliness that is heavily portrayed throughout the novel. “Frankenstein” is a dark novel which illustrates a science experiment that quickly escalates into a horrifying monster. Because of this, Victor Frankenstein ends up losing all the female figures in his life. Such examples are Elizabeth’s mother who passed away “...was a German and had died while giving birth to her.” (Shelley 1818). Another important female figure that experiences death is Victor’s cousin Justine Moritz who “Everybody thought that poor girl to be guilty...” (Shelley 1818). These female figures are just a
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This is a natural instinct to begin to gravitate towards much more masculine figures. Hyper masculinity may be one reason why Victor was secretly attracted to the …show more content…
His creation lacks the qualities that make one conform to society, rather it is strong, built, ugly, and a male. Victor becomes oppressed and much more terrified of his creation when it first comes to life; he abandons it but is constantly thinking of where and how it is. Initially, Victor does not like his creations first appearance then later begins to question “What does this mean? Who was I? What was I?” (Shelley 1818). As the understanding of the deployment of the male body, it might challenge current understanding of Victor Frankenstein’s current gendering, in the novel as well as the cultural construction of the author herself, Mary Shelley. The attribution of monstrosity remains a palpable characteristic of most lesbian and gay representations of transsexuality, displaying in unnerving detail the anxious, fearful underside of the current cultural fascination with transgenderism. The creation’s loneliness that was a result of Victor abandoning him, spurred obsession within Victor himself towards him. Victor becomes extremely paranoid, believing that his masculine, ugly creation is the cause for all things that happen to happen. Towards the end of the novel, Victor strongly implies “...each beast have his mate, and I be alone…” (Shelley 1818). Victor becomes in denial with regards to his feelings on masculinity. He questions his self worth and also begins
This is a natural instinct to begin to gravitate towards much more masculine figures. Hyper masculinity may be one reason why Victor was secretly attracted to the …show more content…
His creation lacks the qualities that make one conform to society, rather it is strong, built, ugly, and a male. Victor becomes oppressed and much more terrified of his creation when it first comes to life; he abandons it but is constantly thinking of where and how it is. Initially, Victor does not like his creations first appearance then later begins to question “What does this mean? Who was I? What was I?” (Shelley 1818). As the understanding of the deployment of the male body, it might challenge current understanding of Victor Frankenstein’s current gendering, in the novel as well as the cultural construction of the author herself, Mary Shelley. The attribution of monstrosity remains a palpable characteristic of most lesbian and gay representations of transsexuality, displaying in unnerving detail the anxious, fearful underside of the current cultural fascination with transgenderism. The creation’s loneliness that was a result of Victor abandoning him, spurred obsession within Victor himself towards him. Victor becomes extremely paranoid, believing that his masculine, ugly creation is the cause for all things that happen to happen. Towards the end of the novel, Victor strongly implies “...each beast have his mate, and I be alone…” (Shelley 1818). Victor becomes in denial with regards to his feelings on masculinity. He questions his self worth and also begins