I believe the central purpose of the story was to show readers the result of attempting to obtain extensive knowledge. Victor (the creator) in this case, surpasses previous human knowledge, in order to break the laws and cycles of life, and such results in him creating a monster which destroys all which he loved. We can also relate this to Walton (the explorer), who also wishes to surpass previous human knowledge, but in this case, about world exploration. “I shall satiate my ardent curiosity with the sight of a part of the world never before visited, and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man.” (Ltr. 1/ P. 2).This resulted in their ship being caught on ice. The thirst for knowledge proves to do more harm rather than providing benefits. I believe Mary Shelley attempted to spread this message to those in her time which wished for absolute knowledge and understanding of the world.
Novel also focuses on nature’s reaction. And the power nature holds.
Since Frankenstein was written during the industrial revolution, where man deeply focussed on machines and improvements to the current society. Shelly recognized this hunger for more knowledge and decided to reflect on what can be the consequences when it …show more content…
Such can be seen on the day of the monster’s creation. “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils.” (Pg. 45/ P. 1). In this case, the day was a depressing, and dull one. Further on, we learn that during this dreary day, it was also raining heavily. “… Although drenched by the rain which poured from a black and comfortless sky.” (Pg. 45/ P. 6). As it was clearly stated, the world around him was reacting to what he had done. The sky was pitch black, endless rain falling. The action that he committed was clearly not accepted by nature, and thus he must face the wrath of his
Novel also focuses on nature’s reaction. And the power nature holds.
Since Frankenstein was written during the industrial revolution, where man deeply focussed on machines and improvements to the current society. Shelly recognized this hunger for more knowledge and decided to reflect on what can be the consequences when it …show more content…
Such can be seen on the day of the monster’s creation. “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils.” (Pg. 45/ P. 1). In this case, the day was a depressing, and dull one. Further on, we learn that during this dreary day, it was also raining heavily. “… Although drenched by the rain which poured from a black and comfortless sky.” (Pg. 45/ P. 6). As it was clearly stated, the world around him was reacting to what he had done. The sky was pitch black, endless rain falling. The action that he committed was clearly not accepted by nature, and thus he must face the wrath of his