Juxtaposition In Frankenstein
How is Frankenstein a product of its time? Discuss in relation to Volume 1
The conception of the monster circumvents nature. Mary Shelley’s eponymously entitled novel, Frankenstein, was published in 1818 during the time of the industrial revolution and is considered to be of a hybrid genre. During Volume 1, Frankenstein is shown as a product of its time through the idea that nature is the sublime, the exploration of the Gothic and the idea that Victor Frankenstein represents the modern Prometheus.
The description of nature is repeatedly used during significant or emotional moments in Victor’s life. “It was a most beautiful season; never did the fields bestow a more plentiful harvest, or the vines yield a more luxuriant vintage: but my eyes …show more content…
Victor Frankenstein is shown playing with life and therefore creating a God-like impression on the reader. “A new species would bless me as its creator and source,” the transgression of boundaries can be seen through this statement made by Victor Frankenstein as the statement is genuinely associated with God. It shows he wants to be praised and seen as a mother figure towards his creation. Victor also represents the debate between reason and science, “How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe [...] I had endeavoured to form?” This line shows the juxtaposition between reason and science. The use of the word “catastrophe” shows his salvage of reason, while “I had endeavoured to form” conveys his obsessive nature to create his monster. The monster is the consequence of his obsessive nature and as a result is repulsed by his “yellow skin [...] hair of lustrous black [...] more horrid contrast with his watery eyes [...] shrivelled complexion and straight black lips.” The image which has been revealed provides the reader with a detailed description of the monster and also exposes Victors feelings towards the monster. During the time the novel was written, the monsters long, black hair associates his image with that of gypsies and therefore creates the idea that he is of a foreign
The conception of the monster circumvents nature. Mary Shelley’s eponymously entitled novel, Frankenstein, was published in 1818 during the time of the industrial revolution and is considered to be of a hybrid genre. During Volume 1, Frankenstein is shown as a product of its time through the idea that nature is the sublime, the exploration of the Gothic and the idea that Victor Frankenstein represents the modern Prometheus.
The description of nature is repeatedly used during significant or emotional moments in Victor’s life. “It was a most beautiful season; never did the fields bestow a more plentiful harvest, or the vines yield a more luxuriant vintage: but my eyes …show more content…
Victor Frankenstein is shown playing with life and therefore creating a God-like impression on the reader. “A new species would bless me as its creator and source,” the transgression of boundaries can be seen through this statement made by Victor Frankenstein as the statement is genuinely associated with God. It shows he wants to be praised and seen as a mother figure towards his creation. Victor also represents the debate between reason and science, “How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe [...] I had endeavoured to form?” This line shows the juxtaposition between reason and science. The use of the word “catastrophe” shows his salvage of reason, while “I had endeavoured to form” conveys his obsessive nature to create his monster. The monster is the consequence of his obsessive nature and as a result is repulsed by his “yellow skin [...] hair of lustrous black [...] more horrid contrast with his watery eyes [...] shrivelled complexion and straight black lips.” The image which has been revealed provides the reader with a detailed description of the monster and also exposes Victors feelings towards the monster. During the time the novel was written, the monsters long, black hair associates his image with that of gypsies and therefore creates the idea that he is of a foreign