Frankenstein's Obsession Essay

Frankenstein was written in 1818 and was influenced by the Industrial Revolution. The principle theme present in the novel is science. The main character of the novel, Victor Frankenstein, represents science and his wishes of scientific improvement and innovation are what drive the story. Shelley questions how far the current wave of advances should push the individual in terms of personal and spiritual growth. She conveys the impression that perhaps the technological advances made to date rob…

something remarkable that will immortalize his name, craving the glory that finding a phenomenal discovery would deliver to him. Blinded by this deep desire for fame, he is unable to see the dangers he faces by crossing bounds not meant to be crossed. Frankenstein's unchecked passion drove him to work on his creation until the mystery of life was solved and his monster was alive. As Victor dug deeper, Victor says, “I felt as if my soul were grappling with a palpable enemy; one by one the various…

Science Going too far? Mary Shelley’s visionary classic Frankenstein brings about many different questions about life, morality, and love and right vs wrong. These questions overlap in your mind as you read a science fiction story in a world where science itself was still discovering what can or should be done. Frankenstein is arguably the first science fiction novel of its kind. Frankenstein is a formidable “ghost story” written in a time dominated by men and revolutions. Mary Shelley brings to…

The novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley is a classic work of literature analyzed and discussed in thousands of higher education institutions every day. Since two hundred years ago when the novel was first published under an anonymous name, there have been several film adaptions created to try to emulate Shelley’s writing in the cinematic medium. Many times, when modifying a book into a movie, directors either change or eliminate many crucial elements of the plotline in order to make the…

Blade Runner: Cops and Monsters After thoughtful consideration and research, I can call Blade Runner a [year] masterpiece. The movie definitely sets itself apart from other films of the time not only because of its particular story and eccentric characters, but also because it aligns in its composition two distinctive types of genre, Science Fiction and Film Noir. After watching the movie and discussing it in class, what caught my attention about the film was the fact that its composition and…

Victor Frankenstein was the protagonist and the narrator of Marry Shelley 's science fiction novel, Frankenstein, Or the Modern Prometheus. He created a grotesque monster that turned out his first foe. The monster destroyed his life and the lives of his loved ones. Victor dedicated his life to figure out ways to comprehend the mysterious concept of life and death. He spends most of his time investigating solutions for his curiosity about natural philosophy. Victor selfishly concealed his secret…

The Fall of Innocence What is the loss of innocence? To start with, the term innocence is defined as “the state or quality of being free from moral wrong, guilt or sin” (“Innocence”). Therefore, innocence is commonly related to ignorance and youthfulness. On the contrary, the loss of innocence is mainly related to the corruption of the world. It transpires when an individual is exposed to the suffering, evil and the pain found in the world. This is relevant to the novel, The Catcher in the Rye,…

Walton, an isolated sailor attempting to explore the North Pole, is writing letters to his sister, beginning Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein. After being alone at sea for months, Walton writes “Inspirited by this wind of promise, my daydreams become more fervent and vivid” (Shelley 1). In one of the first lines uttered by Walton, his speaking of daydreams in his isolated state, puts the reader on alert, questioning his reliability in telling the course of the novel. In literature there are…

discusses how one must never allow desires to ruin a peace of mind, he fails to follow this guideline himself. Instead, Victor lets this human flaw ruin his happiness. The verbal irony in this situation informs me of the human nature to lose oneself to obsessions and curiosities. Frankly, Victor frightens me with his way of thinking because he takes these conditions to an extreme level. In this case, Shelley’s writing style raises questions regarding flaws in the human nature that threaten to…