Frankenstein Essay on Loss of Innocence
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Vile Innocence
Innocence can be torn with simple sore actions. Throughout the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the loss of innocence is existent in many characters, this very lucid theme is induced through Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist and a young innovator of science and the monster he creates, a wretched creature with no experience in the human world. In this narrative, Mary Shelley portrays innocence as vile promptly after it is corrupted due to human nature. Moreover, the main character, Victor Frankenstein, clearly states how heartfelt his wishes for creation were, but soon after uncovering the truth of his achievement he starts loosing his innocence. The craving Victor had for knowledge is the main purpose for his adventure into the corruption of innocence, “So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein, more, far more, will I achieve: trading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation” (Shelley 49). This passage supports the view of how all the purposes Frankenstein had, were entirely contributing to his loss of innocence. Victor demonstrates that aspiring knowledge is part of human nature, but he goes beyond expected and gets obsessed, “Learn from me, if not by my percepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier the man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become grater than his nature will allow” (Shelley 54). This mania sprouted and created a dark destiny within his life. Victor had a desire for bestowing a brilliant creature; the hope of humanity. But after a series of misfortunes, he realizes the wretch whom he had created, and with this powerful ardor had as well lost his innocence as was now an evil soul.
Vile Innocence
Innocence can be torn with simple sore actions. Throughout the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the loss of innocence is existent in many characters, this very lucid theme is induced through Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist and a young innovator of science and the monster he creates, a wretched creature with no experience in the human world. In this narrative, Mary Shelley portrays innocence as vile promptly after it is corrupted due to human nature. Moreover, the main character, Victor Frankenstein, clearly states how heartfelt his wishes for creation were, but soon after uncovering the truth of his achievement he starts loosing his innocence. The craving Victor had for knowledge is the main purpose for his adventure into the corruption of innocence, “So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein, more, far more, will I achieve: trading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation” (Shelley 49). This passage supports the view of how all the purposes Frankenstein had, were entirely contributing to his loss of innocence. Victor demonstrates that aspiring knowledge is part of human nature, but he goes beyond expected and gets obsessed, “Learn from me, if not by my percepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier the man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become grater than his nature will allow” (Shelley 54). This mania sprouted and created a dark destiny within his life. Victor had a desire for bestowing a brilliant creature; the hope of humanity. But after a series of misfortunes, he realizes the wretch whom he had created, and with this powerful ardor had as well lost his innocence as was now an evil soul.