Comparing Frankenstein's Obsession For Success And Science
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a horror story revolving around Victor Frankenstein’s obsession for success and science. Born out of great scientific knowledge and months of ardent dedication, the Creature should have been the pride of his creator, Frankenstein. However, Frankenstein is blinded by a scientific education; his ignorance of moral implications allows him to pursuit a god-like figure carelessly creating life. Unable to face his consequences, Frankenstein rushes away horrified from his “wretched monster” and parental responsibilities, so happiness is absent from the Creature’s creation. Deprived of a father, the Creature’s life is defined by his exposure to literature as well as his observations of the De Lacey family. His education
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Just as Frankenstein’s radical scientific thinking clashes with the Creature’s humanitarian beliefs, Guy Ortolano claims that both arguments have “opposing views on progress, history, and society.” Similar to how Charles Percy Snow, a Cambridge physicist, claims “material wealth as a benchmark of success” (McAllister 12), Frankenstein does not consider his studies worthy unless they produce viable wealth and fame among the scientific community. When his creation is not an apparent success, there is a clear shift in his narration, from self-entitlement to self-pity for his “infinite pains and cares” (Shelley …show more content…
Regardless of Creature’s motivations for murder, he is heavy with guilt for every death he has done and commits suicide after his vengeance for Frankenstein, showing that his humanitarian education still holds influence over his morals. Frankenstein is a stark contrast because he never takes responsibility for his actions nor feels guilty for his hand in the death of loved ones by creating the Creature and neglecting him basic rights. Shelley’s emphasis on the result of education and isolation on the moral character demonstrates how the Creature, born innocent and naïve for love, murders and avenges his creator while Frankenstein is destined for a sad death chasing the
Just as Frankenstein’s radical scientific thinking clashes with the Creature’s humanitarian beliefs, Guy Ortolano claims that both arguments have “opposing views on progress, history, and society.” Similar to how Charles Percy Snow, a Cambridge physicist, claims “material wealth as a benchmark of success” (McAllister 12), Frankenstein does not consider his studies worthy unless they produce viable wealth and fame among the scientific community. When his creation is not an apparent success, there is a clear shift in his narration, from self-entitlement to self-pity for his “infinite pains and cares” (Shelley …show more content…
Regardless of Creature’s motivations for murder, he is heavy with guilt for every death he has done and commits suicide after his vengeance for Frankenstein, showing that his humanitarian education still holds influence over his morals. Frankenstein is a stark contrast because he never takes responsibility for his actions nor feels guilty for his hand in the death of loved ones by creating the Creature and neglecting him basic rights. Shelley’s emphasis on the result of education and isolation on the moral character demonstrates how the Creature, born innocent and naïve for love, murders and avenges his creator while Frankenstein is destined for a sad death chasing the