F: RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
Use of the harsh and unwelcoming descriptions of The North Pole are
intertextually reflective of Coleridge’s epic poem ‘The Rime of the Ancient
Mariner’
Draws on a failed sense of enlightenment as the power of nature appears
to overcome man’s ambition to ‘penetrate the secrets of nature’.
Victor refers to a chain ‘which hangs around my neck’ reflective of the
Mariner’s Albatross- a punishment of overreaching.
F: ENLIGHTENMENT/ SCIENCE
an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of
ideas in Europe during the 18th century
Aldini, Volta and Galvani all explored possibility of animating life through
electricity
Galvani- frogs legs experiments
Aldini- experiements on prisoners ‘the left eye actually opened’ parallels
Victor’s observations ‘I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open’
Study of physical monstrosity- tetralogy
Percy Shelley’s discussion of ‘the vitalist contraversy’ – biological origins
with creationist theory
, F: MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT
advocate for women’s rights, who died giving birth to her in 1797.
Wrote ‘A vindication for the rights of women’
Hence, Shelley grew up with no motherly affections, just like the
creature.
it is often suggested that the relationship between Frankenstein and
the creature is a result of Mary’s simultaneous attractions and
repulsion towards motherhood, and that the creature’s lack of
domestic affection parallels Shelley’s own.
F: PROMETHEUS
Frankenstein’ is often referred to as the ‘modern Prometheus’
Draws on the story of ‘Prometheus’ in Greek mythology, in which a
titan defies the gods by stealing fire and giving it to humanity.
Makes humanity out of clay
He is a figure who represents human striving, and the destructive
effects of defying the laws of nature,
Los beneficios de comprar resúmenes en Stuvia estan en línea:
Garantiza la calidad de los comentarios
Compradores de Stuvia evaluaron más de 700.000 resúmenes. Así estas seguro que compras los mejores documentos!
Compra fácil y rápido
Puedes pagar rápidamente y en una vez con iDeal, tarjeta de crédito o con tu crédito de Stuvia. Sin tener que hacerte miembro.
Enfócate en lo más importante
Tus compañeros escriben los resúmenes. Por eso tienes la seguridad que tienes un resumen actual y confiable.
Así llegas a la conclusión rapidamente!
Preguntas frecuentes
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
100% de satisfacción garantizada: ¿Cómo funciona?
Nuestra garantía de satisfacción le asegura que siempre encontrará un documento de estudio a tu medida. Tu rellenas un formulario y nuestro equipo de atención al cliente se encarga del resto.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller abbiemccracken810. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for $7.40. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.