Frankenstein's Obsession Essay

unreachable- supreme and ultimate knowledge- and the corruption that follows through mad scientist Victor Frankenstein's pursuit to create unnatural life to his eventual bastardization of the very root of human righteousness. Throughout the novel, Frankenstein's utter obsession for scientific development evolves into an unquenchable thirst for foremost knowledge. It can later be learned within the narrative that this ravenous hunger became a fountainhead for his ensuing corruption and eventual demise. Through highlighting mankind's desire to find the undiscoverable, Shelley symbolizes the contradiction and inevitable destruction of natural human righteousness. Through his determination to fabricate human life, Frankenstein finds he has morphed into a monster, inevitably bound for a life of exile and torment- the very thing he unknowingly was destined to create. From this, Shelley is warning the dangers of obstructing the very basics of mankind and because of this exile and torment, Frankenstein finds himself choking on his own fabricated…

his creator and the poor treatment he has received from humankind. In retaliation, when he encounters William Frankenstein in the forest, he strangles him upon hearing his surname. After the murder of Frankenstein’s brother and the subsequent execution of his friend, Justine, Frankenstein agrees to meet with the Creature. The Creature demands compensation for his abandonment, and implores Frankenstein to create a female companion for him. Frankenstein initially agrees, but later decides that he…

Dr. Frankenstein’s obsession with proving his superior intelligence leads him to violate the laws of nature, and create the creature. When Dr. Frankenstein discovers the secret of life, he is delighted because he thinks he has become “greater than his nature will allow” (43); he enjoys having this “god like” ability. At first, he hesitates with his project of creating life, but he cannot control his desire for success so he begins to create a creature. He states, “I doubted at first whether I…

larger part the antagonistic/protagonist dynamics do not necessarily align with a traditional ‘hero/villain’ paradigm. In Frankenstein, the obvious ‘villain’ seems to be the Creature, in that he exhibits the most violent, damaging behaviour, notably the murder of William Frankenstein and Elizabeth. Physically, the Creature falls into a typically threatening model, being of ‘gigantic stature’ and inhuman ‘deformity’. Frankenstein’s ‘horror’ at the Creature on first seeing him after the…

Knowledge is like a drug, drugs come from knowledge. Without education, many vital things such as medical treatments, cars, 3-D printers, etc., would never exist. Many of these devices can be utilized efficiently for many different tasks. Although there are many great uses for the products, if people misuse them, there can be many dangerous consequences. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein explores the struggles and consequences of acquiring too much knowledge. Victor Frankenstein, a mad-scientist, is…

In Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, the similarities and dissimilarities that Victor Frankenstein and his creation share are the key factors leading to their demise. Frankenstein’s creation, who can perhaps most accurately be referred to as a self-proclaimed fallen Adam (CITATION), parallels his creator in many ways - including in their regret of their pursuit of knowledge and the way that they both begin with good intentions but become warped and trapped in a cycle of vengeance. However, the…

One of the negative influences of his parent’s use of free-learning was Frankenstein’s discovery of the works of Cornelius Agrippa. As stated in the text “I cannot help remarking here the many opportunities instructors possess of directing the attention of their pupils to useful knowledge, which they utterly neglect” (22). This neglect ultimately results in Frankenstein’s obsession with re-animation and his monster creation. The issues that arise in the parenthood of Frankenstein can be…

In his attempt to create a new being, Frankenstein (who is the scientist, NOT the monster), is successful. That is, he is successful until he allows his creation 's innocence to be tainted by the relentless savagery that is reality. As a result, Frankenstein 's creation becomes Frankenstein 's monster, defiled by hatred and the need for revenge. Not only did the destruction of Frankenstein’s creation’s innocence occur in Shelley’s novel but Victor Frankenstein himself turned into a monster…

humans, much out of disrespect to Zeus. Zeus argued that humans are more suited for not knowing some things, as it makes them have respect for the gods, however Prometheus did not listen (Stripling 18). The fire from Prometheus gave humans a meaning for life and somewhat freed them from being dependent on the gods. Prometheus thought the fire would make their lives better. This fire arguably gave humans knowledge, allowing them to achieve things they could not have otherwise dreamed of…

to show the extent of his hate for his creator. Frankenstein in its entirety shows the whole spectrum of human emotions. From Victor Frankenstein’s perspective, the childhood and even collegiate years have have no major trauma aside from his mother’s death. Frankenstein’s childhood depicts a very elated and passionate state as he mentions “I read and studied the fancies of these writers with delight” (Shelley, 38). At this point he’s very jovial and all those he holds dear including his mother,…