Essay Archive - Frankenstein: What Makes it a Gothic Novel?
Frankenstein: What Makes it a Gothic Novel?
One of the most important aspects of any gothic novel is setting. Mary
Shelly's Frankenstein is an innovative and disturbing work that weaves a tale
of passion, misery, dread, and remorse. Shelly reveals the story of a man's
thirst for knowledge which leads to a monstrous creation that goes against the
laws of nature and natural order. The man, Victor Frankenstein, in utter
disgust, abandons his creation who is shunned by all of mankind yet still feels
and yearns for love. The monster then seeks revenge for his life of loneliness
and misery. The setting can bring....
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