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    Frankenstein and Morality When Victor Frankenstein was in the two year long process of creating his monster you have to think about what his personal morals were, principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. Everyone has varying personal morals. Dr. Frankenstein goes against the morals of a medical doctor when he wastes his life away slaving over his experiment. He also tries playing God when he sparks the life back into the stitched together corpse

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    the way to go. Clearly Victor Frankenstein did not know that until the creature he brought back to life became his worst nightmare. Death is an Important theme in this novel you see this by how Victor decides to make a man or a monster per se by using dead body parts, giving him a horrifying, monstrous and terrifying appearance. Revenge leads the creature of monster whatever description fits the readers imagination as scary, it leads the monster to kill those close to Victor, including Henry and his

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    In 1823, English author Mary Shelley's novel “Frankenstein” or “The modern Prometheus” was published. In the beginning of the book, the reader gets introduced to the explorer Robert Walton who undertakes an expedition to the North Pole. But one day a dramatic turn of events occur as a stranger is helped up onto the ship. Henceforth, Robert's life would never be the same. The stranger reveals a horrible but yet fascinating secret for Robert. He divulges his quest and errands on the North Pole. The

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    her own.” -Victor Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein was and had always been a curious boy and intelligent boy. His childhood consisted of revealing and investigating facts about the world that he lives in. This undoubtedly led to his desire to explore and take part in adventures including his journey to the North Pole later on in his life. The quote itself however, has several interpretations. The first part explains that the world had so much to uncover, to reveal about itself. To Victor, he thought

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    Pacific. On his way, his ship gets stuck in the ice and he meets Victor Frankenstein, who tells him his story. Victor Frankenstein was raised in Geneva, Switzerland and spent most of his time with his two friends, Elizabeth and Henry. He goes to college at the Univerity of Ingolstadt, where he develops his passion for science and anatomy. In an attempt to create life, he constructs a dreadfully ugly monster. In his disgust, Frankenstein flees back to his hometown. The Devil, however, is not pleased

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    Although some critics view Victor Frankenstein as a Tragic Hero because of his one essential flaw, his overambitious desire to discover what cannot be known, he is truly a Byronic Hero by definition. Although Victor is of a higher social class than the average person and his essential flaw triumphs all of his others, he has a deeply troubled past, struggles with integrity, secludes himself away from society, and is a willful individual who seeks redemption by carving out his own path. Victor’s many

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    Robert Walton, an explorer, and Victor Frankenstein are the two characters in Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus who both represent the European elite, as well as display poor moral characteristics. Although he is not described explicitly as a member of the European elite, Walton is still considered as member of upper-class European society because he is rich. In his first letter to his sister Margaret, Walton describes how he got rich, “I inherited the fortune of my cousin” (Shelley 52). Because

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    name is Victor Frankenstein. Mr. Frankenstein had a pretty average life, it was not uncommon for one to be adopted into a family a this point in time. Some characters that are important to Victor Frankenstein are: Alphonse Frankenstein (dad) Caroline Beaufort (mom) Elizabeth Lavenza (adopted sister/lover) Chapter 2 – Explain the following quote “destiny was too potent and her immutable laws had decreased my utter and terrible distraction” . How does he feel “destiny” affect his life? Victor looks

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    When Victor Frankenstein seeks to fulfill his divine desire to become the creator of new life- “A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me” (33)- he eliminates the inherent need for a feminine presence among society. By granting himself the title of sole creator of human life, Victor strips females of their primary role in the reproduction process- a role which females have historically derived cultural power from. In his pursuit

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    Mr. Jones English 12 Honors/4th Period March 15, 2015 Victor Frankenstein and his creation surprisingly share many of the same characteristics. Even though Frankenstein is an ugly, unwanted creature, he and Victor withhold an obvious connection throughout the novel. However, Victor and Frankenstein also share their differences as well. Victor was raised in a very caring and loving home. His parents gave Victor everything he wanted and Victor grew up with great friends. Victor’s parents even adopted

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