Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky‚ and Frankenstein by Mary Shelly are two novels which explore the mind and the morality of human nature. One‚ an epic work of psychic exploration and great depth‚ the other a tragic story of the cruelness of mankind. In Crime and Punishment‚ the rehabilitation of man‚ and the decaying psyche of a criminal are two ideas that are not only evident‚ but are the roots of many discussions about humanity and the nature of the human mind. In Frankenstein‚ the cruelness of man and his
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Frankenstein Mary Shelley writes Frankenstein‚ a novel who prevails in classic literature‚ first published in 1818 anonymously‚ later under her name in 1823. This classic novel tells a story from two different points of views about a scientist who creates a grotesque creature‚ gives it life and later abandons it. The creature later takes vengeance and kills all of those who are important in his creator’s life. Murder is an act of evil‚ but would his intentions be considered the same? Victor Frankenstein
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Both Macbeth and Frankenstein are powerful‚ ambitious characters. However‚ they have very different ambitions and desires. Macbeth’s ambition is to become king by committing murder whereas Frankenstein’s is to create life. For example “I will pioneer a new way‚ explore unknown powers‚ and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.” -Victor Frankenstein‚ chapter 3 Frankenstein. “Stars‚ hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.” –Macbeth‚ act 1 scene 4 Macbeth.
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Talia Barnoy Question 3 Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley tells a tale of a man‚ Victor Frankenstein‚ who creates life but at a cost. Victor loses his health as he works to create life and ends up with a murdering creature at whom he can not bear to look. Frankenstein’s subtitle is The Modern Prometheus‚ for the very reason that the book heavily resembles the myth of Prometheus. Prometheus steals fire from Zeus to give to the humans but ends up chained to a rock. Both stories resemble each other
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that liberates one from the status and conformation that they are subjected to. However it can be seen that if left unguarded this consuming desire can catch men‚ such as Faustus in Christopher Marlowe’s Dr Faustus and Satan‚ in John Milton’s Paradise Lost‚ in its throes‚ resulting in their ultimate destruction. This corrupting ambition so prevalent in powerful men‚ overtakes the rational senses and can become the reason for eternal damnation. It can be said that Faustus is not portrayed entirely
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Paradise Lost is an epic! It explains the desires of Satan‚ the fall of the angels‚ the creation and fall of man from paradise‚ and finally ends with some hope for a paradise regained. At first glance it seems to be two epics rolled into one. The book begins right away introducing us Satan up against an indominable force‚ God. We are made to sympathise with Satan’s unfortunate situation and almost admire him or hope for his success. There is a certain excitement for Satan and even to Hell. But
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THE FEMALE CHARACTER IN THE EPIC STORIES ’PARADISE LOST’ AND ’THE RAMAYANA’ [Name of the Student] [Name of the Instructor] [Subject] [Date] ’The Ramayana’ and ’Paradise Lost’ hold stories of ancient times that tend to explain the existence of two different cultures in the present world. Milton‚ the author of ‘Paradise Lost‚’ concerns himself with the Christian story of the ‘Fall of man’ while Valmiki‚ the author of The Ramayana‚ tries to bring out an explanation to the goals
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intense emotion (Marinaro‚ Francesca.). The book‚ “Frankenstein and or The Modern Prometheus” (Shelley‚ Mary.) could be considered a gothic novel even though it contains themes that incorporate other elements. Throughout the story‚ there are examples of each element of a gothic novel. The first example is the title of the book. The title of the novel references Prometheus who was a titan god that created mankind. Along with that‚ Victor Frankenstein created a monster. Throughout the novel‚ his creation
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Separation Scene of Milton’s Paradise Lost‚ Book IX: A Feminist Study. One of the grappling themes of this poem is the theme of Free Will. This concept came up during the 17th century when people started becoming aware of their surroundings. The Parliament was questioning the monarch‚ Charles I about his expenses‚ policies and methods of ruling. In fact‚ he was the first ever ruler to be executed. And Milton‚ being an effective intellectual participant‚ found himself right in the centre of these
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For this assignment I will be answering the question “The hero of Paradise lost is Eve rather than Adam‚ assess the validity of this comment”. I will discuss what a hero means and how Eve’s actions could make her the hero of the poem or the villain. I hope to show whether or not there actually is a hero in the poem and if it is Eve what did she achieve as the ‘hero’. Or could Adam be the hero? I will discuss both. “The concept of a hero has many meanings and aspects. In every culture and period
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