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Theme Of Secrecy In Frankenstein
Victor,at first, draws the ideal picture of childhood. Even though they go through loss, like the orphaning of Elizabeth, the closeness and love of their family seems to help with the pain of loss. I soon felt that that might be to good to be true. When he creates the monster ,although it is an amazing discovery, it is far from the scientific triumph he was hoping and planning for. His nightmares seem like they will predict the fate and future for the rest of the book. The book has a theme of secrecy, as Victor’s work and experiments push him away from the people who care for him and really everyone. He does all his work alone and wants to keep it that way. Victor is obsessed with studies and experiments. His body and mind must be exhausted.

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