Mary Shellys Frankenstein Essay - 1200 Words

Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein shows the life of an early scientist and the effects of uncovering a truth that has not been known or experimented by other scientist’s. The story of Frankenstein portrays mainly the characters Victor Frankenstein, Henry Clerval, Frankenstein’s creation, Captain Walton and Elizabeth Victor’s future wife and relative. When Victor animates a lifeless object he is horrified by the concept of what he had just done and how it looks. After running away Victor’s loved ones are affected greatly by his choices that he makes along the way, while also changing his relationship with his creation. Through his feelings of fear when approached by the monster, the trauma of multiple deaths and the arrest of Justin, Victor†¦show more content†¦Before Victor had achieved reanimating an object his plans and goals had been recognition and fame with his creation by his side, but now his goal is to get away from his creation. â€Å"My heart palpitated in the sickness of fear; and I hurried on with irregular steps, not daring to look about me.† (Shelly p.30) By running away he changes his initial goal of fame and recognition to now not wanting to be associated with his creation, out of this experience Victor also learns about commitment and responsibility. Victor learns that if he had taken responsibility and fully committed to helping the creation live he might not have lost the lives of his loved ones due to the creations lack of knowledge and social skills. The quotes that I have chosen are said by Captain Walton and Dr. Frankenstein in a letter to Walton’s sister. The context for this quote takes place when the ship they are on is emerged in ice as Walton is approached by his crew about what to do if the ice breaks when Victor interrupts. â€Å"They desired, therefore, that if I should engage with a solemn promise, that if the vessel should be freed, I would instantly direct my course southward.† (Shelly, p.149) This quote is said by Walton while the next is said in response by Victor. â€Å"Are you then so easily turned from your design? Did you not call this the glorious expedition? And wherefore was it glorious? Not because the way was smooth and placid as a southernShow MoreRelatedMary Shelly’s Frankenste in Essay1266 Words   |  6 PagesMary Shelly’s Frankenstein Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein is designed as a gothic horror novel but deals with serious moral issues. 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