Some of the greatest innovations have stemmed from the journey rather than the success of the original plan. Even when one fails, the journey teaches valuable lessons that success itself does not always produce. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein offers insight through a science fiction plot of discovery and internal struggle towards success ultimately leading to the downfall of all involved. However, through the journey of multiple failures to the “success” are what develop Victor’s character despite further mistakes. The pursuit of an individual's’ desire stimulates internal growth and purpose through dedication and perseverance, but after the goal is attained it may not be the scenario envisioned as a success-- thus proving that the journey is
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He does not get stuck in the same indifferent lifestyle that lazy people have: “the summer months passed while I was thus engaged, heart and soul, in one pursuit” (Shelley 39). Victor is filled with passion for a subject and consumed by it. All of his days are in pursuit of a goal as he learns dedication and hard work to achieve a seemingly unachievable goal. After one has already completed a goal they can feel empty which does not happen whilst pursuing a desire. A goal is often all-consuming: “the energy of my purpose alone sustained me” (Shelley 41). For Victor and many others, pursuing a dream is all that is needed in life. Although Victor is alone and in grief, the adventure and excitement of the journey are enough to keep him happy. Success can only sustain a person for so long. In Victor’s case, he regrets his success immediately and long term while during the time he is pursuing this he is happy. The appeal of rising in popularity or on the social hierarchy has always been an appeal to people especially in America where we pride ourselves on social and economic mobility. For many, this is a drive to work harder with the prospect of success. This is also Victor’s opinion on how he will feel once succeeds in creating life: “a
He does not get stuck in the same indifferent lifestyle that lazy people have: “the summer months passed while I was thus engaged, heart and soul, in one pursuit” (Shelley 39). Victor is filled with passion for a subject and consumed by it. All of his days are in pursuit of a goal as he learns dedication and hard work to achieve a seemingly unachievable goal. After one has already completed a goal they can feel empty which does not happen whilst pursuing a desire. A goal is often all-consuming: “the energy of my purpose alone sustained me” (Shelley 41). For Victor and many others, pursuing a dream is all that is needed in life. Although Victor is alone and in grief, the adventure and excitement of the journey are enough to keep him happy. Success can only sustain a person for so long. In Victor’s case, he regrets his success immediately and long term while during the time he is pursuing this he is happy. The appeal of rising in popularity or on the social hierarchy has always been an appeal to people especially in America where we pride ourselves on social and economic mobility. For many, this is a drive to work harder with the prospect of success. This is also Victor’s opinion on how he will feel once succeeds in creating life: “a