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Examples Of Allusions In Frankenstein

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In the book Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, the author uses allusion to show the parallels and differences between the Old Testament story of God and Adam to Frankenstein and the creature. Shelley uses the allusion to establish that when actions are made impetuously ghastly consequences follow.
As creators of creatures, both God and Frankenstein are similar in the aspects of being seen as parental figures to their creations. Also, Adam and the creature are comparable because they are both the first of their kind and of their initial innocence. The creature after reading Lost Paradise by John Milton relates his existence to Adams. The creature states,” Like Adam, I was apparently united by no link to any other being

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