Frankenstein Light And Fire Analysis

What an individual expects when she or he starts to read the title name “Light and Fire,” of course, many things could come to mind. Yes, “Light and Fire,” are universal and represents or symbolizes many things in human life. Mary Shelley, in Frankenstein story narrates light and fire throughout the novel to represent numerous things in life. Light symbolizes knowledge, scientific discovery, and enlightenment whereas fire is connected with life, vital fire or fiery fire that could symbolize as positive or negative effects in life. The presence of “Light” in the Frankenstein, Shelley’s novel, symbolizes knowledge. Victor wants to use his knowledge and determine the secret of life. Victor said that "As I stood at the door, on a sudden I beheld
Walton expects to find the secrets of the universe unveiled in the North Pole, which he describes as "a country of eternal light." Light also accompanies nearly all of Victor's epiphanies. When he first discovers natural philosophy, he says, "A new light seemed to dawn upon my mind." When he discovers the secret to creating life, he describes his feelings as if "a sudden light broke in upon me." He envisions pouring a "torrent of light into our dark world" through the creation of a new species. Yet light that's too bright is also blinding, and both Victor and Walton fail to see or consider the dangerous consequences of their quests for enlightenment. Besides, fire is associated with human life. “Fire” is vital for human beings, not only it use for food it also use for protection and warmth particularly in the cold weather. But, fire is used differently in Mary Shelley's novel, “Frankenstein.” In Frankenstein, fire appears throughout the novel as a dangerous force used for survival and punishment. As describes by the monster, first fire gives him warmth and light in the darkness of the forest, and then when he extends his hand out to touch the fire it burned him. Subsequently, he wants to use to burn his enemies who outcastes him. Victor attempts to give the gift of the secret of life to humanity, but he ends up suffering grave punishment as a result of the monster he creates destroys his family, his life, and his happiness when the monster discovers fire. The monster hates the people around him who tease him for his appearance and when he is rejected by the people from the cottage he sees no option but to burn down everything that reminds him of how outcast and left alone. The fire may be a metaphor for science destroying nature; it comes up again in the lighting scene when the fire strikes the tree to a