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Internal Struggles In Mary Shelly's Frankenstein
Internal struggles are common enough that everyone has experienced it at some point or another throughout their lives. Whether a person deals with an internal struggle alone or if they find an outlet is based on the individual. Many people, however do search for outside assistance rather than struggle with the problem on their own. There are some, though who chose to keep the internal struggle to themselves. Moreover, building a solitary confinement with which to keep themselves in. Solitude has negative effects on an individual with internal struggles, however proper support and guidance will alleviate it. In Mary Shelly’s novel Frankenstein we see not only the internal struggles of both Victor Frankenstein and the Creature he has created,

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