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Explore how Shelley presents the ways the monster is affected by how…
Explore how Shelley presents the ways the monster is affected by how others treat him
Nature vs Nurture
Relevant context, Shelley was engaged in this debate
The creature begins its life as benevolent and curious and becomes twisted by rejection
It is in its nature to be good and becomes evil. Shelley presents an optimistic view
Interaction with young girl and her father
Performs good act but receives suffering, taught the world is unkind
Naturally choice is to save girl links to nature v nurture
"eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind."
Chased out of village by villagers
Resides in barn, Shelley uses setting(pathetic fallacy) to create a sense of emotional connection between the reader and the creature
Never recieves love or attention, knows nothing but hate and fear
Original interaction with Frankenstein, instantly met with rejection by his own creator
Shelley comments on the roles of a parent
Frankenstein is the real monster?
“How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavored to form?”
Rosseau and influence on Shelley
We are born weak, we need strength; helpless, we need aid; foolish, we need reason. All that we lack at birth, all that we need when we come to man’s estate, is the gift of education.
Stages of development: infancy, childhood, boyhood and youth
People are formed by specific experiences
From ten to twelve a child should be formed by negative education i.e education regarding the body and senses
Rationality erupts at 12
Shelley was deeply influenced by these ideas