Mary Shelley
What’s inside
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a timeless novel that tells the story of a young scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who embarks on a quest to create life. Driven by ambition and arrogance, Victor successfully brings a creature to life, but is horrified by his creation and abandons it. The creature, longing for companionship and shunned by society, turns violent and seeks revenge on his creator, leading to tragic consequences.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the moral implications of unchecked scientific ambition
- Exploring themes of isolation, rejection, and the human condition
- Appreciating the complexities of Gothic and Romantic literature
- Encountering one of the first and most influential science fiction novels
Key Points
- Victor Frankenstein’s impassioned pursuit of knowledge and creation
- The birth of the creature and Victor’s immediate regret
- The creature’s struggle for acceptance and companionship
- The creature’s descent into violence following repeated rejection
- Victor’s guilt and responsibility for his creation’s actions
- The tragic consequences of Victor’s ambitions
- The critique of unchecked scientific progress and hubris
Who’s it For
- Classic literature lovers
- Horror and Gothic fiction enthusiasts
- Readers interested in ethical questions about science and creation
About the author
Mary Shelley was an English novelist, best known for her groundbreaking novel, ‘Frankenstein’. A prolific writer, she was also a significant voice in the Romantic literary movement and explored themes of love, creation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.