Theme Of Loneliness In Frankenstein

Since the very beginnings humans have been a social species. We have always looked for companionship, for having peers with whom to interact, share our ideas and emotions. Loneliness has inspired us fear. Not in vain in most of the heroic, epic tales of the past most of the tragic moments of mythology occurred while the heroes were forced to face all the dangers and extreme challenges alone. It was often only that they had accomplished the most difficult duties such as defeating monsters and demons, that they would be rewarded with the companionship of their people and their beloved. Even nowadays loneliness, being rejected by the society to which you belong is considered a terrible affair. Aren't after all jails as terrible as they are due to the isolation they bring to you? Isn't exile the punishment reserved for only the most vile crimes and treasons?
However it is not necessary for us to suffer loneliness to be either facing the consequences of a terrible act against society or to bear with it as part of the suffering adhered to a heroic deed which redeems our spirits and fills it with glory and honour. Humans are cruel by nature. It is a tendency to abuse from the ones who are different, for the ones who do …show more content…
Both men suffered from a lack of friends and comprehension. In the case of Walton he fails to make his dream come true and tries to win over society by heading an expedition to the North Pole. Through cards addressing his sister, we can explore the inside of a man who is desperate for recognition. He wants to be admired and surrounded by the warmth of friendship. On the other hand we have got Frankenstein who shares a similar background. Doctor Frankenstein as a young man was separated from his beloved Elizabeth and found consolation in Mathematics and Electricity. Science was his redeemer. Or at least so he