The need for control is a struggle for authority and power over others. In Chaim Potok’s, The Chosen, Reb Saunders controls his son in every aspect of his life by the way he raised him to his day to day interactions. Throughout Mary Shelly’s, Frankenstein, Victor controls his creation by condemning the monster’s actions or thoughts that aren’t approved or conceived by Victor, dictating the monster should live his way or not at all. Reb and Victor, two main creators, demonstrate how futile the meaningless pursuit of control is through experiences and differences in the relationships with their offspring. Reb Saunders is a Rabbi considered by his followers not only a holy man but a medium between God and their congregation. A devout man of
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I do not see his books? I did not see the letters from the universities? I do not see his eyes? Of course I know,” (Potak passage 2) claims Reb, signifying acceptance. He accepts his son’s rejection of the family tradition, realizing that what matters is he will always have his religion. He explains to Reuven, “I have no more fear now. He will be a tzaddik for the world,” (Potak passage 2) signifying the wisdom gained from Reb’s acceptance of Danny’s choices. While Reb’s acceptance allows his legacy to continue, Victor’s comes to an abrupt halt. The monster continuously plots revenge on him throughout the novel and, on many instances, ultimately fulfills his plan by slaughtering Victor’s loved ones. “He destroyed my friends; he devoted to destruction being who possessed exquisite sensations, happiness, and wisdom,” (Shelly passage 1). On Victor’s death bed, he tells Walton, a ship captain, “That he should live to be an instrument of mischief disturbs me,” (Shelly passage 1). The very thought of the creature living without Victor pains him to the point he attempts to have Walton kill it himself, conveying the overall effect that acceptance of loss of control has on these two characters. Reb is allowed a relationship with his son by accepting that he cannot control Danny and supports him, even comparing Judaism to psychology. However, Victor is the polar opposite, dying angry and alone with no relationship salvageable between him and his
I do not see his books? I did not see the letters from the universities? I do not see his eyes? Of course I know,” (Potak passage 2) claims Reb, signifying acceptance. He accepts his son’s rejection of the family tradition, realizing that what matters is he will always have his religion. He explains to Reuven, “I have no more fear now. He will be a tzaddik for the world,” (Potak passage 2) signifying the wisdom gained from Reb’s acceptance of Danny’s choices. While Reb’s acceptance allows his legacy to continue, Victor’s comes to an abrupt halt. The monster continuously plots revenge on him throughout the novel and, on many instances, ultimately fulfills his plan by slaughtering Victor’s loved ones. “He destroyed my friends; he devoted to destruction being who possessed exquisite sensations, happiness, and wisdom,” (Shelly passage 1). On Victor’s death bed, he tells Walton, a ship captain, “That he should live to be an instrument of mischief disturbs me,” (Shelly passage 1). The very thought of the creature living without Victor pains him to the point he attempts to have Walton kill it himself, conveying the overall effect that acceptance of loss of control has on these two characters. Reb is allowed a relationship with his son by accepting that he cannot control Danny and supports him, even comparing Judaism to psychology. However, Victor is the polar opposite, dying angry and alone with no relationship salvageable between him and his