The Young Slave

In her novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley repeatedly suggests—and eventually delivers upon—the imminence of doom based upon the protagonist’s unbridled ambition in order to warn of the gruesome consequences of hubris and ego. Victor Frankenstein, the title character and protagonist, seeked to discover the secret of creation, not to cure disease or to better the world, but instead, simply to gain fame and clout in the scientific community. Not only did Frankenstein aim to essentially “play God”…

Although Frankenstein sets out to create a human being, throughout the novel he refers to his unnamed creation as “devil,” “creature,” “monster,” and “fiend.” These names imply that Frankenstein does not consider his creature to be a true human being. The question though is: why not? How does the novel distinguish the human from the nonhuman? Since the creature can reason, use language, and feel emotion, why shouldn’t he be considered human? How and why is the category of “monster” applied to…

"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…

The teenage period is a defining moment for any individual. People in this stage are referred to as teenagers or adolescents. The term adolescent is also interchangeably used with teenager because the term adolescent refers to the first years of the teenage life. Adolescence may even last until the final years of teenage life depending on the individual. During this period, the individual undergoes a variety of changes in his life. The changes are caused by the activation of the teen’s hormones.…

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…

This in turn, leads to another set of problems. While making friends is always encouraged, it is a completely different matter of whom your child are friends with. With the lack of guidance from parents, the young are easily influenced by the things around them, especially their friends – bad friends bring bad influence. This can lead them to commit crimes. Amongst the common crimes committed is theft; from the simple act of shop lifting to robbery. These unhealthy…

Celebrity idols frequently served as idealized self-images for the young generation as they possessed qualities or traits which their admirers would like to develop in themselves (Boon & Lomore, 2001). By having para-social relationship with their favourite celebrities, adolescents may have enacted a variety of behaviours…

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…