James Whale

"Opposites attract and likes repel"-a fundamental scientific principle that has been applied not only to fields such as chemistry, magnetics, and physics, but to other aspects of life including relationships. This principle is evident in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein. There are several attributes that differentiate Victor Frankenstein and his Creature including their creation, education, relationships, and trials, which could make one think that the two characters could end up being…

In Mary Shelly's “Frankenstein”, the relationship between creator and created is scrutinized and put up to the test as Victor neglects his creation causing his rampage. Yet Victor himself is quite hypocritical when speaking on the malignancy of the monster, as in many cases he himself exemplifies many of the characteristics that the creature posses such as both seek the destruction of the others as well as the damnation layer upon both for the nefarious actions committed. However, they are still…

Marry Shelley's experiences obliged her to write "Frankenstein" because it was born out of the waking nightmare she had (Gilbert, 4), Mary's rejection of the creature by Frankenstein arises from the betrayal of her father and husband. According to her experiences, we understand that her father showed neglect towards her after the death of her mother, Mary's response to this event is shown in her novel "Frankenstein" by the decision of the monster to abandon Victor and to seek revenge against him…

Mary Shelley, the author of the novel Frankenstein was the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, a woman whom many consider to be the first modern feminist. Mary Wollstonecraft authored the pamphlet “Vindication of Women’s Rights” in 1792, in which she argued that women were not, by their nature, inferior to men, but may have appeared so only because they lacked the same educational opportunities to which men had far greater access. Much has been written about Mary Shelley’s life that demonstrates…

The name Frankenstein pertains to the fictional character that was featured in Mary Shelley's novel entitled Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus. It is important that there are numerous ways how to interpret and analyze the symbolism behind the birth of Frankenstein in her novel. For one, it can be argued that the birth of Frankenstein can be seen as a symbol of Mary Shelley's perception of the process of childbirth. Frankenstein's birth was not really that traumatic or shocking. It was the…

Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein, is about a man Victor Frankenstein who is dying and he shares his tale of horrific terror with a sea captain, Walton. Victor is able to create a creature made from body parts and was able to bring them back to life. Once he realized the creature has become destructive, he abandons the creature and tries to live a normal life with his fiancé, Elizabeth. The lonely creature hunts for Victor and asks one of two things: a bride or revenge. In the eyes of…

My grandma always told me you can’t run away from the truth. You can lie all you want, but one day the truth will catch up with you. Something similar happens to Victor Frankenstein in the gothic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The physical journey of Victor Frankenstein from Geneva to Lake Como in Italy has been very challenging with a lot of obstacles in the way. No matter how fast one runs, his or her demons will always catch him or her. After getting a devastating letter from his father…

ohn Gardner’s Grendel tells a compelling story that is completely centered around, and narrated by, the title character, Grendel. Many readers have previous knowledge of the monster from the epic poem, Beowulf. In the poem, Grendel is depicted as senseless, monster than killed at random for no apparent reason. This is also similar to Grendel’s depiction in the Beowulf film. However, John Gardner introduces a new perspective of Grendel, and challenges all previous perspectives by humanizing…

There is much debate on who is the villain in the novel Frankenstein; some may say it’s the beast while others may think it is Victor who is the real monster here. If one were to ask Stephanie Allen from Oxford, she would say that Victor is the monster because he abandoned his creation, but if one were to ask a scientist who believes in vitalism would disagree and say that Victor was pushing the limits of science. It is so controversial one can write a whole book about the debate. The themes of…

The Frankenstein narrative highlights numerous aspects of human psychology; among these are themes of secrecy, monstrosity, and dangerous knowledge. The tendencies toward secrecy are illustrated through the lack of collaboration in the physical creation of the monster. Victor Frankenstein lived and worked mainly by himself. In creating the monster, he only used his own knowledge in combination with the occasional help of a lab assistant (“pull the lever”). The presence of secrecy in this…