John Locke claims that children are a blank slate that are formed only through experiences. John Locke says “Since the child’s mind was so malleable‚ a parent could mold him with careful diligence.” (Shelley 97) It is hard to meet this standard in relationship to the novel. However‚ we can relate the idea of a parent to those who taught the monster. One can consider the French Family to be like a parent to the monster‚ molding and shaping his character
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the fear of his creation. This technique is used so that the texts are read or performed in a disjointed manner which creates a sense of anticipation. Mary Shelley wrote ‘Frankenstein’ as an outlet of her experiences throughout her previous years and to express her feelings of grief‚ anxiety and shock from her childhood. When Mary Shelley was younger‚ her own ambition was to have a child to love and care for. This ambition and hope was shot down when her baby died soon after its birth. This could
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same place; I jumped over chairs‚ clapped my hands‚ and laughed aloud”(Shelley 47). Victor explain his mutation as he loses touch with humanity‚ “My cheeks had grown pale with study‚ and my person had become emaciated with confinement” (Shelley 40).Henry Clerval‚ Victor’s best friend comes to visit and realizes how mad Victor has become and asks his childhood friend‚ “How ill you are! What is the cause of all this?” (Shelley 47). Frankenstein is so focused on his
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Nature vs. Nurture in Frankenstein In the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley‚ the relationship of external appearance and internal feelings are directly related. The creature is created and he is innocent‚ though he is severely deformed. His nature is to be good and kind‚ but society only views his external appearance which is deformed. Human nature is to judge by external appearance. He is automatically detested and labeled as a monster because of his external appearance. He finally
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Importance of Parenting As a parent there are certain responsibilities that you must be accountable for in your child’s life. For example you must love and show your child how to love. Also it is your responsibility to raise and nurture the child; while showing them what is right and wrong. But most importantly you must integrate them into society so that they will not be an “outcast” in a sense. In Frankenstein‚ Doctor Frankenstein does not give the creature a chance in any way. All the responsibilities
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Why do you think Frankenstein has become such an important reference in the modern world? As a 19th Century text‚ Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley‚ has remained remarkably relevant to today’s society. Due to the context written in the middle of the industrial revolution era‚ the novel embodies a strong message as well as a clear warning as to the dangerous repercussions of using science to continue or enhance life. The text has had the ability to play on societal fears towards scientific discovery
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that I am‚ I was filled with the bitterest sensations of despondence and mortification”(Shelley 85). His growing insight into his condition slowly pushes him from sorrow to rage‚ and as a result explodes‚ “I‚ like the archfiend‚ bore as hell within me; and‚ finding myself unsympathized with‚ wish to tear up trees‚ spread havoc and destruction around me‚ and then to have sat down and enjoyed the ruin”(Shelley 104). Unlike like Victor‚ society rips away his innocence‚ forces understanding upon him
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mind when he created the creature was excited and he was motivated to create new life. Prior to the initial creation he says‚ "A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me” (Shelley‚ Chapter 4). This quote shows insight into Victor’s motivation and his overpowering ego as well as exhibiting his ambitious side and his yearning to be a God-like figure. Frankenstein wishes to re-create life to satisfy his ego‚ but he never thought
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has been…(Shelley 12)¨. The pursuit of knowledge has always been a weakness of man throughout history‚ even though it has been encouraged to be ¨knowledgeable¨‚ there has been a fine line of danger that accompanies any amount of knowledge that can be acquired. In the story of Frankenstein‚ by Mary Shelley‚ expresses this idea as the main character Victor Frankenstein is in pursuit of information and knowledge that can change the nature and even the purpose of life and death. Mary Shelley expresses
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human potential of a human being is when he starts to develope some emotions. In chapter 13 it is stated that “I cannot describe to you that these reflections inflicted upon me; I tried to dispel them‚ but sorrow only increased with knowledge.” (Shelley 51). Then on the same page he then starts to become a little more knowledged on what is around him‚ such as being around the DeLacey family. He begins that even things might be hard on the family‚ it is a mutual love/ bond that keeps them standing
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