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Frankenstein: Nature, Science, and Ideas from Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein explores the complex interplay between science, nature, and human morality, heavily influenced by Romantic literature and philosophical thought of the 18th century.

  • Mary Shelley's portrayal of nature as a powerful force is evident throughout the novel, particularly in Victor's Alpine journey
  • The novel deeply examines the struggle between religion and science, especially through Galvanism and creation themes
  • The influence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau on Frankenstein is reflected in the creature's moral development and natural state
  • Paradise Lost serves as a crucial literary influence, paralleling the creature's fall from grace
  • The Romantic period's emphasis on emotion and nature shapes the novel's narrative and themes
  • Shelley's personal background, including her parents' philosophical influences, enriches the text's depth
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Frankenstein: Nature, Science, and Ideas from Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein explores the complex interplay between science, nature, and human morality, heavily influenced by Romantic literature and philosophical thought of the 18th century.

  • Mary Shelley's portrayal of nature as a powerful forceis evident throughout the novel, particularly... Show more

CREATURE WENT FROM
BENEVOLANT & GOOD TO - NATURE VS
A PIEMO (10)
OUGHT TO BE THY ADAM
BUT TAMRATHER THE
FALLEN ANGLE (10),
MIRRORED IN
FRANK

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Page 1: The Origins and Influences of Frankenstein

Mary Shelley's masterpiece Frankenstein, created in 1816 and published in 1818, emerges from a rich tapestry of philosophical, literary, and scientific influences. The novel's creation coincides with the birth of Romanticism, a movement that began in the late 1400s characterized by intense emotions and experiences.

Highlight: The creature's transformation from benevolent to vengeful mirrors Milton's Satan, emphasizing the theme of corruption versus inherent nature.

Definition: Galvanism - The belief that electrical current passed through a dead person could restore life, a scientific concept that heavily influenced Shelley's work.

Quote: "Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay to mould me?" - This Paradise Lost reference emphasizes the creature's existential questioning.

Example: Victor's journey across the Alps in Chapter 9 demonstrates Shelley's use of nature as a powerful force, providing "tingling long-lost sense of pleasure."

Vocabulary: Primary socialization - The process by which a being learns moral and social behavior, central to Rousseau's influence on the novel.

The text explores several key themes:

  • The tension between scientific advancement and religious belief
  • The power of nature as a sensual and transformative force
  • The influence of upbringing versus inherent nature
  • The parallel between the creature and biblical figures AdamandSatanAdam and Satan

Shelley's personal background, including her philosophical parentage WilliamGodwinandMaryWollstonecraftWilliam Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft and literary connections LordByronLord Byron, significantly shaped the novel's themes and perspectives. Her mother's death when Shelley was just days old adds a poignant biographical element to the novel's exploration of creation and loss.

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