Though the story seems to revolve around the creation and his journey as a character through the events of the story, underlying message relies as much upon Victor Frankenstein and his transformation as it does on the monster. The overall theme and message of the 19th century novel is the idea that we are not meant to play god, and we should not attempt to interfere in the affairs of the natural processes of the world. To show the consequences, the story follows Frankenstein on a swift descent from prominence and vigor to depression, austerity, paranoia and misery.
Prior to the creation of the monster, Victor was benevolent, loving, kind, and full of excitement. His happiness was reflected in the the narrations of his childhood, as he described …show more content…
Before, he found happiness sharing company with his father and the rest of his family; but after, his misery drove him away from them. This transformation is what drives the plot and reveals the message behind the story. Frankenstein’s creating the monster destroyed him, his family and everything he had ever loved, driving him to near insanity.
Victor had a very mild upbringing, raised by wealthy family in a large home in geneva. He scarcely encountered any hardship during his life and got everything he could ever want or need from his parents. He was given all the freedom in the world from them as well and as a result he had a particularly happy childhood. This is reflected as he narrates his ideas and feelings, pointing out the beauty of the scenery and the nature around …show more content…
He grew close to his family and his friends, building a sense of intimacy and affection with each of them. His description of his feelings for his mother prior to her death show his love for his parents and family. And his love for Elizabeth is a constant throughout the early chapters of the novel. He even builds a strong relationship with Clerval, another aspiring young man seeking adventure and fame. Before the creation, each of the people in his life bring him great joy and happiness. The thoughts of them fill him with affection and contentment. And it is his lack of experience with tragedy and hardship that allow him to be so open with his emotions and to love so strongly. Because of this he feels no hate or bitterness, only love and happiness.
In addition. He has a sense of ambition prior to the creation of the creature. His thirsts for knowledge consumed him as he read book after book about the natural world. He wished to make great discoveries, and change the world as we know it. It was this led him to Ingolstadt for university. He was obsessed with the idea of being able to create life and bring back the dead. His immense passion for this pursuit drove him to spend every waking hour of his time reading books on the subject and toiling away with his
Prior to the creation of the monster, Victor was benevolent, loving, kind, and full of excitement. His happiness was reflected in the the narrations of his childhood, as he described …show more content…
Before, he found happiness sharing company with his father and the rest of his family; but after, his misery drove him away from them. This transformation is what drives the plot and reveals the message behind the story. Frankenstein’s creating the monster destroyed him, his family and everything he had ever loved, driving him to near insanity.
Victor had a very mild upbringing, raised by wealthy family in a large home in geneva. He scarcely encountered any hardship during his life and got everything he could ever want or need from his parents. He was given all the freedom in the world from them as well and as a result he had a particularly happy childhood. This is reflected as he narrates his ideas and feelings, pointing out the beauty of the scenery and the nature around …show more content…
He grew close to his family and his friends, building a sense of intimacy and affection with each of them. His description of his feelings for his mother prior to her death show his love for his parents and family. And his love for Elizabeth is a constant throughout the early chapters of the novel. He even builds a strong relationship with Clerval, another aspiring young man seeking adventure and fame. Before the creation, each of the people in his life bring him great joy and happiness. The thoughts of them fill him with affection and contentment. And it is his lack of experience with tragedy and hardship that allow him to be so open with his emotions and to love so strongly. Because of this he feels no hate or bitterness, only love and happiness.
In addition. He has a sense of ambition prior to the creation of the creature. His thirsts for knowledge consumed him as he read book after book about the natural world. He wished to make great discoveries, and change the world as we know it. It was this led him to Ingolstadt for university. He was obsessed with the idea of being able to create life and bring back the dead. His immense passion for this pursuit drove him to spend every waking hour of his time reading books on the subject and toiling away with his