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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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Is victor Frankenstein a tragic or romantic hero?
Tragic. His attempts to play God backfired on him and caused him to lose loved ones and become forced to follow his creation in order to stop it.
What does Victor Frankenstein see in the midst of a violent thunderstorm?
This is his first sighting of the creature after its creation.
The creature he had been working on and had made finally came to life.
Which Halloween neopet looks like Frankenstein?
There are actually a couple. Here's the list.
- Draik
- Kacheek
- Tonu
What method did doctor Frankenstein use to bring Frankenstein to life?
In Shelley's original work, Frankenstein's monster was created by means of Alchemy that are not detailed in the book. In popular media, though, Frankenstein's creature is often brought to life by being stitched together out of various organic parts and brought to life by lightning.
How many times has Boris Karloff played Frankenstein?
Frankenstein. Karloff acted in eighty movies before being found by James Whale and cast in Frankenstein (1931). Karloff's role as Frankenstein's monster was physically demanding – it necessitated a bulky costume with four-inch platform boots – but the costume and extensive makeup produced a lasting image.
Who is Robert in Frankenstein?
Robert Walton is a scientist who is conducting research in the Arctic. His letters to his sister open and close the book. He is the one who rescues Victor Frankenstein and records his story.He is mostly likely Homosexual,he states he prefers the company of men.There is also a lot of gay innuendo in Opening letters which adds to idea of Homosexuality.
How are Frankenstein and Prometheus alike?
Both Frankenstein and Prometheus discovered knowledge meant only for a god
Where can you download Frankenstein by Edgar winter?
You can find the Edgar Winter version as well as lots of renditions, arrangements, and covers on Youtube. My personal favorite is the cover done by jazz/fusion bass player Marcus Miller. You can also find an MP3 format on all major download services: iTunes, Rhabsody, etc.
Who is the dynamic character in Frankenstein?
It's the monster because he undergoes changes throoughout the book.
What is the conflict of the book Frankenstein doesnt starts food fights?
There are many conflicts in this book so it would be hard just to say that one comes to be the main one. One of them could be Man Vs. man which is when Victor wants to get rid of his own creation. Another conflict could be Man Vs. himself which would come out when Victor feels remorse and guilt for having created a moster and for causing the death of his beloved. Another conflict could be man vs society which is that the creature, even though is not a bad being, must face the rejection of humanity.
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Is there a book titled Animal Farm?
Yes, there is. It is written by George Orwell and it is written to represent the situation during the Russian Revolution, as you would have been executed if you wrote about the bad things the dictators did in a journal entry form that describes real-life situation with the real names of the dictators such as Hitler.
Why does Victor's father propose the trip to Chamounix in Frankenstein 1818?
To progress the plot line
What was the name of the sequel made four years after the original Frankenstein?
Bride of Frankenstein
What is it about the captain that makes the stranger so gloomy and upset in Frankenstein?
The Captain's gloominess makes the stranger gloomy too.
To dream of the Frankenstein monster indicates you are tormented or rejected by society. You feel alone and think no one understands you. The monster represents a fear that you do not know how to deal with.
To dream you are being stared at (by a guy in a Frankenstein costume or not) means you are hoping someone would look your way more often. It may also represent anxiety or pride.
What is the social and historical context of Frankenstein?
Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley and is considered as a romantic/gothic novel. The romantics believed that nature on its own had done the best of work and that to alter it was to corrupt it. This is different from Mary Shelley's dad's view, author William Godwin, who believed that the perfectibility of Man was obvious and that god maybe was not so benine. This was a more gnostic view, and it is surprising that Mary Shelley went against that at the early age of 17.
