Mary Shelly’s novel Frankenstein contains many supernatural elements and fantastical events. However, in addition to the supernatural fears it introduces, it also brings something even more menacing: the danger in human nature. This genre of science fiction is one basically invented by Mary Shelley in which she explores a direction many would not be familiar with. Although seemingly unrelatable, she ties in the innate desires of humanity and twists it into something evil. Suffering from the curse called human nature, Victor Frankenstein is a normal man who has aspirations like any other person. He also experiences loss and desires to end this suffering. This lust to go against the natural course of life results in the monster and Frankenstein’s cruelty.
Frankenstein’s unnatural mission stems from a seemingly harmless wish. All Victor wants is to be more worldly …show more content…
His disgust causes him to leave his creature to fend for itself, thus resulting in it quickly learning the evilness of humans. Having no relationship with his creator, the monster knows only destruction and acts upon this natural inclination. His disregard for life is a direct effect of his unnatural origin and Frankenstein’s carelessness. The creature lashes out at those around him, saying that if he cannot love or be loved, he will indulge in his rage. This result of Frankenstein's thirst has a chain reaction, resulting in the downfall of Frankenstein, his creature, and many whom he loves.
The greed of Victor Frankenstein causes the creature to be brutish and incapable of true human love. This natural desire that all people possess for more is the downfall of Frankenstein as it causes him to lose all he has loved. The novel offers a sinister view on human nature. Frankenstein is a chilling reflection on issues which plague humankind still to this day. When does the desire for more become too
Frankenstein’s unnatural mission stems from a seemingly harmless wish. All Victor wants is to be more worldly …show more content…
His disgust causes him to leave his creature to fend for itself, thus resulting in it quickly learning the evilness of humans. Having no relationship with his creator, the monster knows only destruction and acts upon this natural inclination. His disregard for life is a direct effect of his unnatural origin and Frankenstein’s carelessness. The creature lashes out at those around him, saying that if he cannot love or be loved, he will indulge in his rage. This result of Frankenstein's thirst has a chain reaction, resulting in the downfall of Frankenstein, his creature, and many whom he loves.
The greed of Victor Frankenstein causes the creature to be brutish and incapable of true human love. This natural desire that all people possess for more is the downfall of Frankenstein as it causes him to lose all he has loved. The novel offers a sinister view on human nature. Frankenstein is a chilling reflection on issues which plague humankind still to this day. When does the desire for more become too