Frankenstein Literary Analysis
Frankenstein, a classic, written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley has become popular throughout the years, spawning various interpretations and media representations. Shelley wrote this novel in 19th century England which provided influence for her novel. Her upbringing was also very influential, with an emphasis on education and writing. She clearly shows some similarities and influence over her characters. Shelley’s Frankenstein is filled with characters that are well thought through and have deep meanings. Frankenstein’s creature is one of the main characters causing destruction but ultimately just wanting to belong. His creator, Frankenstein narrates the novel and is the main character, caught in his struggle …show more content…
According to the article “The Cultural Significance of Mary Shelley 's Frankenstein”, when Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, Enlightenment ideas were very prevalent in society, with a focus on exploring science and what it had to offer. Romanticism was another popular idea during this time period which emphasized supernatural and morbid thought, which conflicted with the science driven Enlightenment ideas (McGhee). Tim Lambert states that England during this era was deeply affected by the industrial revolution, facing a population boom, high infant mortality, large families, a big working class, and movement away from religion. This time period provided Shelley with inspiration for one of the greatest novels of all …show more content…
In reference to SparkNotes Editors, Victor changes throughout the novel from a young innocent individual to a guilty man consumed with science causing him to become disillusioned with life around him ("Analysis of Major Characters-Victor Frankenstein." ) . Continuing this idea, others state that Frankenstein’s drive and search for knowledge driven by impulse ultimately destroys him ("Character Analysis Victor Frankenstein."). Jeremy Anderberg claims that Frankenstein’s passion, lack of responsibility, mistakes, loneliness, and judgement are ultimately responsible for his downfall. Throughout the novel, readers can see Frankenstein 's state get worse as time goes on, which is foreshadowed by character Robert Walton in the beginning of the
Frankenstein, a classic, written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley has become popular throughout the years, spawning various interpretations and media representations. Shelley wrote this novel in 19th century England which provided influence for her novel. Her upbringing was also very influential, with an emphasis on education and writing. She clearly shows some similarities and influence over her characters. Shelley’s Frankenstein is filled with characters that are well thought through and have deep meanings. Frankenstein’s creature is one of the main characters causing destruction but ultimately just wanting to belong. His creator, Frankenstein narrates the novel and is the main character, caught in his struggle …show more content…
According to the article “The Cultural Significance of Mary Shelley 's Frankenstein”, when Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, Enlightenment ideas were very prevalent in society, with a focus on exploring science and what it had to offer. Romanticism was another popular idea during this time period which emphasized supernatural and morbid thought, which conflicted with the science driven Enlightenment ideas (McGhee). Tim Lambert states that England during this era was deeply affected by the industrial revolution, facing a population boom, high infant mortality, large families, a big working class, and movement away from religion. This time period provided Shelley with inspiration for one of the greatest novels of all …show more content…
In reference to SparkNotes Editors, Victor changes throughout the novel from a young innocent individual to a guilty man consumed with science causing him to become disillusioned with life around him ("Analysis of Major Characters-Victor Frankenstein." ) . Continuing this idea, others state that Frankenstein’s drive and search for knowledge driven by impulse ultimately destroys him ("Character Analysis Victor Frankenstein."). Jeremy Anderberg claims that Frankenstein’s passion, lack of responsibility, mistakes, loneliness, and judgement are ultimately responsible for his downfall. Throughout the novel, readers can see Frankenstein 's state get worse as time goes on, which is foreshadowed by character Robert Walton in the beginning of the