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How Does Frankenstein Effect Of Tension On Society
In society the act of being humane towards others tends to be pushed aside in order to accomplish one's goals or aspirations. By avoiding treating people with humanity, they enable themselves to make tough decisions in which they would not make otherwise. For Example, in the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein greets his creation with fear and hostility, which leads to the monster being exiled from society. As a result of Frankenstein’s treatment towards the monster, Frankenstein noticed that by alienating the monster, he applied tension on society because the monster was ravaging through villages and towns. Frankenstein realizes his mistake and he decides to give him a chance although he does not forgive the unspeakable crimes

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