For human beings, decisions are made by how one feels. People who are rejected and disliked can feel degraded and insignificant. Feeling this way can influence regretful and unjustifiable actions. This would be why love and nurturing is so important for human beings. As seen in Frankenstein, the rejection caused the monster to feel miserable and alone. He lashed out causing countless tragedies and misfortunes for Victor Frankenstein and those around him. If the monster had only been cared for, this series of unfortunate events could have been prevented.
Think of the monster as a young child. He was just brought to life and he longs for love and care from his creator. Likewise, young children want love from their parents. Imagine all of those
When asked this question; are people born blank slates that are formed by experiences and their surrounding environment, or are we born with specific traits? This brings up the question of genetics; can people be born with evil traits? As Mary Shelley writes Frankenstein, we can see little details in Victor’s childhood that could indicate he was shaped by his surroundings and not born with evil characteristics. As children grow up they start to form ideas about what is good, bad, and right or wrong, just like Victor does as he admires his father and his job. Most children follow in their parent’s footsteps in some sort of way, and since Victor’s parents were shown to be noble and smart, he took this as that is how he should be.
As the creator and father of the monster, it was Frankenstein's duty to teach it right from wrong, to care and nurture it like you would a child, because that is what the monster was inside- an unknowing child. As soon as he was created, the monster had a need for love; it reaches an outstretched hand towards Frankenstein showing a want for recognition and love. ' A grin wrinkled his cheeks' The monster even tries to communicate but it can only utter 'inarticulate sounds' as it was yet to be taught how to speak, which should have been the task of Frankenstein.
When someone is neglected, it leads to behavioral problems which are evident in the creature’s actions. Lancaster states “the only time that Frankenstein gives the Monster any attention comes when the Monster kills Frankenstein’s youngest brother, William, and this attention stems from hatred rather than from a creator’s love” (Lancaster 135). Showing the creature hate, instead of love, is a form of neglect because this leads the creature to believing he is not capable of love if no one loves him. Companions and friends could have helped raise the creature as well. He could not find anyone to be his companion due to his fearful features.
Throughout the novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, the main characters consistently seek out a companion. Victor depends heavily on companionship from Clerval to keep him from going insane in times of hardship and tragedy. Walton desires the companionship of a man to share in the beauty and wonder of things throughout his travels. When asked to be exiled away to South America, The Creature has one sole request for Victor Frankenstein before he leaves; a female companion to help him bear the burden of loneliness. The Creature makes his proposal to Victor explaining the struggles he has endured in an attempt to convince him. Many Romantic characteristics are prevalent in his request as he regales Victor with the tales of his life so far, which
Emotions play a big part in people’s daily life. In Mary Shelley's book, Frankenstein, emotions take a central role in the character’s lives. In the beginning of the book, Shelley portrays Victor as a loving character, “With this deep consciousness of what they owed towards the being to which they had given life, added to the active spirit of tenderness that animated both, it may be imagined that while during every hour of my infant life I received a lesson of patience, of charity, and of self control, I was so guided by a silken cord that all seemed but one train of enjoyment to me.” (32).
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is undoubtedly one of the greatest books ever wrote. “Frankenstein” is about a young scientist named Victor Frankenstein who creates a living being using body parts of dead beings. After his creation is complete, Frankenstein disowns his creation due to it’s hideous looks which causes Frankenstein’s perspective of his creation to be a monster. Throughout the story, it shows how the creature tries to find a place to be accepted since his own creator did not. However, the creation is given harsh treatment and is always driven off by people due to his physical looks. The inability of being accepted by humans and the terrible treatment from them causes the creation to vow revenge on the whole mankind. Therefore, he starts killing people and he kills people specifically related to Frankenstein. Frankenstein then vows revenge on the creation and chases him for the rest of his life, and he eventually dies. On the other hand, after his creator's death, the christian goes to the Arctic to spend the rest of his life alone. “Frankenstein” deals on the topic of one's identity being more affected by nurture rather than nature. Nurture is the idea that one’s identity is made by one’s experiences and nature is the idea that a person’s identity is by heredity. This message is great supported and is modeled by the creation. “Frankenstein” shows the support believing in n
Written in 1817 by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein is a novel about the "modern Prometheus", the Roman Titian who stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. The story takes place in several European countries during the late 1700's. It is the recollection of Victor Frankenstein to a ship captain about his life. Victor is a student of science and medicine who discovers a way to reanimate dead flesh. In a desire to create the perfect race he constructs a man more powerful than any normal human, but the creation is so deformed and hideous that Victor shuns it. The creation then spends a year wandering searching for companionship, but everywhere he goes he is shunned and feared. Hating life
Sometimes considered one of the first science fiction novels of supernatural terror, Frankenstein proved itself an instant success when released anonymously in 1818. The mad scientist Victor Frankenstein and his creation provoke readers with the fear of the unknown and the power of natures forces. A deeper look into the character of Victor Frankenstein, the role of scientific experimentation and the intricate settings of nature in which the story evolves, prove Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein , a worthy example of both Romantic and Gothic representation in nineteenth century British Literature.
“But Sorrow Only Increased with Knowledge:” A Critique on Romantic Ideals in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
As I was reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a gothic science fiction story from the 19th century, an array of questions regarding human nature arose from the monster’s inhumane nature. The novel is a collection of letters from Robert Walton, an adventurous seafaring captain, transcribing the life of Victor Frankenstein, whom he finds chasing a giant creature towards the north pole. Victor relays his life story to the captain, whereupon we learn that he had an ardent passion for the study of alchemy and natural science. He attends university, where his professors push him to pursue natural science. He eventually is able to animate a creature of jumbled parts, defying all laws of nature.
Have your ever felt like your parents have done everything that they can do to be recognized as your parents? There is always this argument between what gives the title of being a parent or if bringing a child into this world is enough to call them our parents. When a couple brings a child into this world they have made the decision to hold themselves responsible for their child. This also comes with general obligations that a parent must fulfill, which is giving the child the knowledge, love, and common sense for them to grow up to be decent human beings. In the case of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein gives life to his creation and does not give the monster any sense of love, knowledge, or basic understanding of common sense. He failed his parental obligations to his creation and cannot be given the title of a parent due to that.
Women’s health, specifically abortion, is a pressing health care issue in the nation, as well as globally. I envision my future career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) to be influential in the process of choosing whether or not to have an abortion. Many females making this difficult decision are uninformed and afraid. My part in this process would be to inform the mother-to-be of all her options, encourage, and support her as she makes her decision. As an OB/GYN, I will use my empathy and professionalism to answer difficult questions and put my personal beliefs aside to ensure the welfare of the mother and the child. I want to be able to provide a confidential and comfortable environment for my patient to discuss private and sensitive
Fulton J. Sheen once said, “Nothing ever happens in the world that does not happen first inside human hearts.” Human nature is the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of humankind. Everyone has different experiences with the humans they encounter in their lives this is where disputes begin. Human nature is a rich and decisively defining source of inherited, human potential. Humans are given a clean slate when they enter this world but what they experience in life carves them into the person they become, such as one who breaks the rules, one who displays extreme behaviors, or one who leans toward evil.
The unwavering desire for knowledge may cause the decay of relationships. This idea is displayed as Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist, continually desires to create human life from inanimate materials, which leads to the destruction of many of his relationships. Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, exhibits how the constant desire for information may cause the deterioration of relationships through the decayed relationships Victor has with himself, his family, and society.
The monster was also neglected once he was created. The creature started his evil doings because in the start he was left alone and had to fend for himself. Eventually, after constantly being denied and meeting the man who had done this to him caused him to rebel and seek revenge. Evil is displayed throughout the novel of Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus.