Category: Frankenstein

In the Romantic era, there was a book named Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley. Then in the Victorian era, The Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and both novels are monster horror stories. Both of these novels have different literary themes since they were written in different time periods…

It is the full title of the well-known Gothic hyperscience horror novel “Frankenstein: Modern Prometheus” by Mary Shelley. There are two important factors in the fable of Prometheus. The first recognized as “Prometheus imprisoned” with the aid of Aeskylos is the story of Prometheus Piruhoros who lit the solar (sky). To help mankind, Zeus certain…

For centuries, the intellectuals of society have made numerous developments in all studies that have benefitted mankind. These discoveries are a result of mans inherent curiosity and desire for understanding, which can grow so immense that their moral boundaries disappear resulting in disastrous consequences. In the novel, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley conveys the theme of the…

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein explores the concept of the other, scrutinizes the ways in which humans have historically viewed and treated those who are unfamiliar to us, and poses questions about how alienation is linked to monstrosity. Pointedly, the creature is an unnatural mixture of humans (that vary in sex, race, religious belief, and socioeconomic standing)…

A significant theme within Mary Shelleys Frankenstein is the effects of appearances as a result of societal expectations. Our current society does not differ from the environment depicted within Frankenstein as individuals form certain prejudices of one another exclusively based on appearances. Social partiality is regularly established on looks: skin color, expressed gender preference, style…

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein is often read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and scientific advancement however I will also be discussing an interpretation of the text as a commentary upon the debates surrounding slavery at the start of the 19th century. The essay begins with a close analysis of Frankenstein in regard…

Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus was written by Mary Shelley, the novels subtitle is named Or, the Modern Prometheus. The subtitle suggests the first great scientist of Greek mythology who teaches medicine and science, takes fire from Zeus and gives it to humanity, or constructs a human being from clay. Prometheus was said to be…

Having read the novel Frankenstein, I feel that religion and science are counterpoints to each other throughout the novel. There is a constant flow between science and religion that can be found in the characters at once in opposition and at other times in harmony. At first, we find Walton the one who brings Frankensteins…

Creating a creature and then fully realizing the responsibilities is a hard task for anyone to do. Creatures arent human although they were created to feel the emotion and deserve any direct attention like everyone else. In Mary Shelleys Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein believes that his creation and its actions are a direct result of carelessness…

Some may say, they have sacrificed their sleep to finish their homework in time. Does losing sleep for a couple of extra minutes to work on it worth it? Many regret giving up their sleep and wish they would have started earlier. In the novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley the characters make many sacrifices to…