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Frankenstein
Published in 1818, Frankenstein, the full title of which is Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel with Gothic elements and Romantic ideals written by Mary Shelley. It warns against the unchecked pursuit of scientific knowledge. The story describes how Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, creates a powerful man-like being whose horrific appearance makes him a lonely outcast. When Frankenstein will not create a mate for the being, his creation decides to take revenge. In the book, the creature built by Frankenstein is never given a name.
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Where and when was Frankenstein was first performed?
Mary (Godwin) Shelley first started the drafts for The Modern Prometheus (Frankenstein) during the summer of 1816 while vacationing with Percey Shelley at Geneva, Switzerland. She was inspired by conversations their group (Percey, Lord Byron, and his mistress Claire Clairmont) had while housebound during frequent rains.
It is generally accepted that she shared some of the story there, because she was encouraged by those in the group to publish, which was done in 1818.
The Monster:The actual appearance of the monster can be debated. First one has to establish who is the actual monster. Is it victor or is it his creation? If Victor, the monster appears in the fourth paragraph and the final sentence of paragraph seven of chapter four:
Remember, I am not recording the vision of a madman. The sun does not more certainly shine in the heavens, than that which I now affirm is true. Some miracle might have produced it, yet the stages of the discovery were distinct and probable. After days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue, I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life; nay, more, I became myself capable of bestowing animation upon lifeless matter....
After...having spent some months in successfully collecting and arranging my materials, I began.
At least this is the first appearance of Victor who is to become the monster.
If it is the creation, it is in chapter seven in the letter to Victor from his father Alphonse where Victor learns of the murder of his brother William.
What does the narrator have in common with Victor Frankenstein?
Hammond and Frankenstein both attempt to play God and create a living being(s). Frankenstein reanimates a corpse and Hammond recreates dinosaurs, two things that were once dead. In both cases, something goes wrong. The dinosaurs escape from their pens and fences and terrorize those on the island while Frankenstein's creation ends up a killer (though unintentionally) and the townspeople hunt it down before it kills anyone else. Neither John nor Victor wants their creations to be killed if they can prevent it.
Oh, and the monster-creation scene in Frankenstein (1931) happens during a storm, much like the Tyrannosaurus break-out scene in Jurassic Park (1993).
Conflict between religion and science in Frankenstein?
'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' was written by the British author Mary Shelley. An integral part of the story is the creation of life by Dr. Frankenstein. Given that religious groups believe that God is the only one that can create life, it went against their beliefs and teachings.
Who do you suppose will be the narrator in chapter one of Frankenstein?
In chapter one of "Frankenstein," the narrator is Robert Walton, an explorer who begins the novel by writing letters to his sister, Margaret Saville. Through his correspondence, Walton introduces the themes of ambition and the quest for knowledge, setting the stage for Victor Frankenstein's story. Walton's perspective provides a unique framing device for the narrative, as he encounters Victor later in the story.
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What did Mrs Frankenstein die from?
On childbirth delivering her last child. Who the monster killed as a young boy.
What is the background behind Frankenstein?
Frankenstein is a Gothic horror and one of the first at Mary Shelley's time.
What choices are made by Frankenstein?
Firstly he decides to create another human being - this goes against Gods will, but in the time, Galvanism was quite big.
Then he decides to abandon the creature as he calls it 'wretch' and hideous'.
How did Mary Shelley come up with Frankenstein?
She was on holiday with a professor and her husband, when the said that they would have a ghost story competition. After many days and weeks of having no ideas, she finally got her inspiration. In a waking dream, she saw a student kneeling over the corpse of a half-alive creation, and starts in horror when the corpse is animated and comes to life.
Additionally it is said that when she awoke in the middle of the night, her room was bathed in moonlight, and so that became a major part of the allusion to the moon (and lunacy, which derives its name from 'moon') from that night as well. Later, scientist calculated whether or not the moon would have actually been shining into her room that night, and concluded that it would have been; thus further confirming the legend of the inspiration for Frankenstein.
How does victor react to seeing Henry's corpse?
The monster is in the distance, laughing and mocking him, saying "I am satisfied "
What happens to victor Frankenstein physically while make his creation?
Victor Frankenstein's life story is at the heart of Frankenstein. He learns about modern science & masters all that his professors have to teach him. He becomes fascinated with the "secret of life," discovers it, and brings a hideous monster to life.
How has Frankenstein influenced television?
Frankenstein has influenced television in such ways as bringing scientific issues about playing god, such as clonging. It created "zombie". hence every zombie in cartoons an movies walking with their arms up like Frankenstein an having the same basic makeup, the pale face etc..
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Who played in young Frankenstein?
Peter Boyle - The Monster
Teri Garr - The lab assistance
Madeline Kahn - The fiancee
Cloris Leachman - Frau Bluchor (neiiiiigh!)
Gene Wilder - Frankenstein
Marty Feldman - Igor
Victor was planning on meeting Henry Clerval and traveling to England with him.
Who is William to victor in Frankenstein?
He concluded that the monster he had created had killed his youngest brother, William.
In the book Frankenstein what does the creature find in the woods?
After leaving his creator's apartment, the creature took shelter in a forest. From there, he went on to stay in a shack attached to a little cottage which was inhabited by a poor family. Later in the story, he took shelter in the Swiss Alps.
What does fire represent in the story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley?
Fire relates to the Greek mythology story known as Prometheus. Victor who has acquired the knowledge of how to make life just as Prometheus stole fire to help the people. Prometheus is punished by Zeus just as Victor is punished by the creation of a monster.
What were some examples of isolation in Frankenstein?
Shelly's diction, though, resonates throughout her writing. Words and phrases like "curiosity, rapture, secrets of heaven, and substance" invoke such strong sensations in the reader. Practically feeling Frankenstein's emotions means everything to this novel. The tone of the entire novel reflects intense emotion. The reader can tell Frankenstein's every mood, not only by what he "says", but by the words Shelly uses.
What does the creature demand victor to do in the novel Frankenstein?
The creature tells Victor that he expected this kind of behavior from him and offers Victor a deal. If Victor accepts the deal, the creature will leave mankind alone, but if Victor does not accept, the creature will murder all of Victor's friends and family.
