Frankenstein vs Victor

For some reason, when I begin to think deeply about Frankenstein, a feeling of sadness fills my body. I pity him and wish things had gone different for the poor creature. In this situation, I feel as if Victor is the real monster instead of Frankenstein. Yes, Frankstein committed some terrible crimes, but he was… Read more Frankenstein vs Victor

Theme of Nature in Frankenstein & “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (Project 1)

“Even broken in spirit as he is, no one can feel more deeply than he does the beauties of nature. The starry sky, the sea, and every sight afforded by these wonderful regions, seems still to have the power of elevating his soul from the earth” (Shelley, 17). Throughout Frankenstein, there are several instances where… Read more Theme of Nature in Frankenstein & “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” (Project 1)

Was The Creature Developmentally Disabled?

One could argue that the creature from Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel, Frankenstein, is a character suffering from psychosocial impairments. Developmentally, psychosocial skills are gained in childhood, and some issues can be worked out with therapy, preventing further problems in adulthood. The creature in this novel had no childhood to develop through. The creature was thrown… Read more Was The Creature Developmentally Disabled?