Essay Archive - Frankenstein: Effects of Alienation and Isolation
Frankenstein: Effects of Alienation and Isolation
The gothic horror novel, Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a power-hungry man who brings about his own destruction through the creation of a monster. While searching for the monster in the arctic, Frankenstein is rescued by Robert Walton, a lonely sea captain on a search for the unknown. Frankenstein then narrates to Walton the story of the monster. Through the novel, Mary Shelley explores the themes of alienation and isolation. These themes are most....
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