The later decades of the 18th Century gave way to many new ideas not before seen by the likes of society. It was a time full of literature, science, experimentation, and knowledge. It was within these disciplines that electricity shone, it was at the forefront of all major works, with electrical experimentation becoming the most strongly analysed, and written about theories along with, investigations into the states of life and death. One work that highlighted upon all of these uprising ideas and focused on life, death, science and experimentation involving electrical currents was Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein.
Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley in 1818, is written in epistolary form, and told from the perspectives of three separate …show more content…
This particular style includes extensive imagery throughout the text along with a strong inclusion of figurative language. Shelley includes similes and metaphors, to create a concise, moving, and poignant script that appeals to the reader’s senses. Frankenstein is infused with strong elements of Gothic novel and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction genre, though this claim is heavily debated on amongst scholars. Brian Aldiss, science fiction novelist and winner of two Hugo Awards, and one Nebula Award, argues that despite objections it should certainly be classified the first true science fiction story due, to it’s stark contrast to previous novels with fictional elements resembling those of the later genre to be labeled science fiction. Meanwhile Stephen King In his 1981 non-fiction book Danse Macabre, states that Frankenstein 's monster, along with that of Bram Stokers Dracula, and the Werewolf are to be considered an archetype of numerous horrific creations that followed in literature, film, and television. King states “I view the book as if it is a Shakespearean tragedy" and goes onto argue that "its classical unity is broken only by the author 's uncertainty as to where the fatal flaw lies—is it in Victor 's hubris and the usurping a power that belongs only to God or in his failure to take responsibility for his creation after endowing it with the life-spark” (King, 1981). Though in accordance with these statements it can be agreed that Frankenstein, no matter the argument, has had a considerable influence on literature and popular culture over the past
Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley in 1818, is written in epistolary form, and told from the perspectives of three separate …show more content…
This particular style includes extensive imagery throughout the text along with a strong inclusion of figurative language. Shelley includes similes and metaphors, to create a concise, moving, and poignant script that appeals to the reader’s senses. Frankenstein is infused with strong elements of Gothic novel and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction genre, though this claim is heavily debated on amongst scholars. Brian Aldiss, science fiction novelist and winner of two Hugo Awards, and one Nebula Award, argues that despite objections it should certainly be classified the first true science fiction story due, to it’s stark contrast to previous novels with fictional elements resembling those of the later genre to be labeled science fiction. Meanwhile Stephen King In his 1981 non-fiction book Danse Macabre, states that Frankenstein 's monster, along with that of Bram Stokers Dracula, and the Werewolf are to be considered an archetype of numerous horrific creations that followed in literature, film, and television. King states “I view the book as if it is a Shakespearean tragedy" and goes onto argue that "its classical unity is broken only by the author 's uncertainty as to where the fatal flaw lies—is it in Victor 's hubris and the usurping a power that belongs only to God or in his failure to take responsibility for his creation after endowing it with the life-spark” (King, 1981). Though in accordance with these statements it can be agreed that Frankenstein, no matter the argument, has had a considerable influence on literature and popular culture over the past