What is a tragic hero? A tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgement error that inevitably leads to his or her own destruction. The story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley revolves around a young scientist who is mesmerized by the ideas of science. In the story, he focuses on the idea of scientifically creating life. This fascination leads to the creation of a horrid creature and the start of Victor Frankenstein’s downfall. Victor Frankenstein’s story is one of a talented man whose idealism brought suffering to himself, family and friends, and his creation.
In the early chapters of the novel Frankenstein, Frankenstein narrates his childhood, schooling, and career; all of which are filled with an unstoppable thirst for knowledge.
In the early chapters of the novel Frankenstein, Frankenstein narrates his childhood, schooling, and career; all of which are filled with an unstoppable thirst for knowledge.