Please post your Frankenstein introduction here...they should introduce the text, it's themes and story to a Year 12 audience. Please review the other introductions by your peers as they may challenge or inform your own view.
Mr. D
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Danielle
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Frankenstein, or ‘The Modern Prometheus’, is quite arguably one of the most iconic pieces of Gothic Literature to be carried into the 21st Century, whilst still retaining and awe-filled reception as it once did almost two centuries ago. Although often misconceived in modern times for Frankenstein being the monster rather than the creator, there are few who can say that have not had access to some aspect of Mary Shelley’s fine piece of work; quite remarkable when considering the novel was only ever originally intended for a small scale audience.
The novel centres itself around the story of Genevan born Viktor Frankenstein, who, during his studies of Natural Philosophy at the University of Ingalstadt, embarks on an experiment to create his own human, spurred on by his desire and thirst for new knowledge. Such a journey of discovery however, inevitably leads to disastrous consequences, which underpins the story with religious irony; Frankenstein plays the ‘role of God’, however cannot cope with the consequences of his creation. Due to neglect and mistreatment Frankenstein creates an embittered monster from what was in fact, at heart, a child-like kind being. This desertion on Viktor’s behalf leads to the death of those he loves around him; a God-like sort of punishment for attempting to take the creation of life into his own hands.
Frankenstein the novel was written by the author Mary Shelly who published the novel with a different name because when the novel was written, women were less fortunate and people would not buy her book. The famous novel still is being covered by other novelist such as being made into films and the idea of Frankenstein used in TV programmes such as The Simpsons. These usually tell the story of the Monster beinf Frankensein when infact Frankenstein in the man who created the monster - Victor Frankenstein. They also have the image of a mad scientist who creates the monster. 'Frankenstein' is one of the most well known Gothic Literature novel and is Two Centuries old. Victor Frankenstein tells the story of creating this monster and having to deal with the consequences of building him. The monster makes its way to Victors home and destroys his family and his best friend. The Christain religion is put across in the novel as the element of people who interfere with Gods creation will not go unpunished and Victor finds this out throughout the novel.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Originally written to engage in a ghost story writing contest, Shelley’s Frankenstein has become an all time great in the Gothic genre of Literature. Inspired by the German Ghost Stories she read, Shelley has produced in her novel a tale that many people have some knowledge on, whether it is being able to simply conjure an image of the monster or being able to engage more deeply in the story itself. The novel reflects an era of social and artistic turmoil through both characters Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the wretch who craves knowledge, and Walton, the writer of the letters and the vehicle of the narrative throughout the novel who also craves knowledge. The patriarchal society portrayed is experiencing the rise of industry and technology. Shelley’s message, a view of many people at the time the novel was published, warns that those who interfere with God’s creation will be punished. In Victor’s case in the novel, the punishment is suffering the loss of loved ones and things other than the knowledge he craves that are dear to him.
Frankenstein, a Gothic novel by Mary Shelley, tells the story of a knowledge seeking scientist who unknowingly unleashes an abomination on the world. The creation, often mistaken for "Frankenstein" himself is a product of his environment, meaning as he is shunned and outcast by society, he becomes the monster he is assumed to be.The "demon" as his creator calls him, takes to killing anyone who means anything to Frankenstein for revenge of his making. His killing shows the immorality in taking life, aswell as the creation of it. The various narrators in the novel give an insight into each characters views and story. This also gives the sense of a fairytale, being told, and retold by different people.
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus written by Mary Shelly(although published under a different name) tells the story of Victor Frankenstein(yes that's right Frankenstein is not the monster but the creator). Hungry for knowledge and slightly, no actually completely arrogant and ignorant Victor creates life ultimately acting like God. Well he soon learns the consequences for playing God when as revenge for deserting him, the creature basically destroys every relationship Victor ever had(sob).
Shelly successfully questioned the debate between science and religion that was a big topic among society at the time, while also creating one of the most famous Gothic novels. Who would have thought that this highly successful novel came from sitting around with friends telling ghost stories.
Frankenstein is one of the most famous novels within Gothic Literature. This novel invoked terror in readers for generations whilst reminding them of the will of God. Arguably, this is presented by the novel's alternative title The Modern Prometheus. Often, Frankenstein himself is mistaken for the monster created by a scientist rather than the actual creator himself. As a character, Victor Frankenstein represents the quest undertaken by those with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, his creation and suffering through out the novel, which has managed to reach a vast audience, portrays the price paid for humanities greed.
Frankenstein is one of the most famous novels within Gothic Literature. This novel invoked terror in readers for generations whilst reminding them of the will of God. Arguably, this is presented by the novel's alternative title The Modern Prometheus. Often, Frankenstein himself is mistaken for the monster created by a scientist rather than the actual creator himself. As a character, Victor Frankenstein represents the quest undertaken by those with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, his creation and suffering through out the novel, which has managed to reach a vast audience, portrays the price paid for humanities greed.
Whilst when many people here the word Frankenstein their first reaction is to think of a grotesque monster, it is questionable who the monster of the novel is. Mary Shelley's novel holds much ambiguity, from the very start the audience learn of Victor's (the creator of the being) thirst for knowledge. He is so desperate to make something of himself in order to basque in his glory that he ends up being the slave to his creation. This seems fairly bizarre as Victor never wanted this, however due to the unfortunate and unforeseen turn of vents Victor is some what forced to live a lie. His endless persistency to acquire more knowledge than others leads to his creation and in turn leads to the death of many characters. Whilst Victors being is the actual physical murderer of some characters, at some points during the novel Victor has many opportunities to save certain individuals but holds his tongue as he fears being shunned by the public. However because of Victor's fear his creation faces much rejection by the public, Victor fails to speak up when necessary, fails to teach his creation life skills and lets his creation wander into the world unknowing the horrid rejection he could face. This therefore leads him to confusion creating much frustration leading to him murdering a variety of characters within the book. This in turn relates back to who the actual monster of the book is as if Victor had been lees self involved or perhaps spoke up about his creation a few of the characters lives could have been saved if not all the characters lives would have been spared. So technically Victor is the secret murderer.
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Frankenstein, or ‘The Modern Prometheus’, is quite arguably one of the most iconic pieces of Gothic Literature to be carried into the 21st Century, whilst still retaining and awe-filled reception as it once did almost two centuries ago. Although often misconceived in modern times for Frankenstein being the monster rather than the creator, there are few who can say that have not had access to some aspect of Mary Shelley’s fine piece of work; quite remarkable when considering the novel was only ever originally intended for a small scale audience.
The novel centres itself around the story of Genevan born Viktor Frankenstein, who, during his studies of Natural Philosophy at the University of Ingalstadt, embarks on an experiment to create his own human, spurred on by his desire and thirst for new knowledge. Such a journey of discovery however, inevitably leads to disastrous consequences, which underpins the story with religious irony; Frankenstein plays the ‘role of God’, however cannot cope with the consequences of his creation. Due to neglect and mistreatment Frankenstein creates an embittered monster from what was in fact, at heart, a child-like kind being. This desertion on Viktor’s behalf leads to the death of those he loves around him; a God-like sort of punishment for attempting to take the creation of life into his own hands.
Frankenstein the novel was written by the author Mary Shelly who published the novel with a different name because when the novel was written, women were less fortunate and people would not buy her book. The famous novel still is being covered by other novelist such as being made into films and the idea of Frankenstein used in TV programmes such as The Simpsons. These usually tell the story of the Monster beinf Frankensein when infact Frankenstein in the man who created the monster - Victor Frankenstein. They also have the image of a mad scientist who creates the monster. 'Frankenstein' is one of the most well known Gothic Literature novel and is Two Centuries old. Victor Frankenstein tells the story of creating this monster and having to deal with the consequences of building him. The monster makes its way to Victors home and destroys his family and his best friend. The Christain religion is put across in the novel as the element of people who interfere with Gods creation will not go unpunished and Victor finds this out throughout the novel.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Daaaaiisyy.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Daaaaiisyy.
Mary Shelly was the author the most famous gothic fiction for over 2 centurys, Frankenstein. The main character Victor Frankenstein was a young scientist ingrosed with the idea of going against God and creating life. Made up of peices of dead humans and animals, victor successfully creates his creature. However, when Victor realises the size of his achivemnt he breaks down and repels the creature. Being abandoned from Victor, the monster seeks revenge on those who are closest to him. As a modern reader, you think of Frankenstein as the monster, however, it is Victor who is the real frankenstein, but also the monster. He blames the monster for what he does, but this back fires on him because victor neglected the monster and made him how he is. Victor created the monster who doesnt know right from wrong so why should the monster be punished? In christian belife, Victor when against God because he created life, which for christians, God was only alowed to do, so because of what Victor has done, he has been punsidhed with the death of his loved ones. There will always be consequences to what you do.
Daaaaiisyy.
:S sorry.
daisy.
Originally written to engage in a ghost story writing contest, Shelley’s Frankenstein has become an all time great in the Gothic genre of Literature. Inspired by the German Ghost Stories she read, Shelley has produced in her novel a tale that many people have some knowledge on, whether it is being able to simply conjure an image of the monster or being able to engage more deeply in the story itself.
The novel reflects an era of social and artistic turmoil through both characters Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the wretch who craves knowledge, and Walton, the writer of the letters and the vehicle of the narrative throughout the novel who also craves knowledge. The patriarchal society portrayed is experiencing the rise of industry and technology. Shelley’s message, a view of many people at the time the novel was published, warns that those who interfere with God’s creation will be punished. In Victor’s case in the novel, the punishment is suffering the loss of loved ones and things other than the knowledge he craves that are dear to him.
Frankenstein, a Gothic novel by Mary Shelley, tells the story of a knowledge seeking scientist who unknowingly unleashes an abomination on the world. The creation, often mistaken for "Frankenstein" himself is a product of his environment, meaning as he is shunned and outcast by society, he becomes the monster he is assumed to be.The "demon" as his creator calls him, takes to killing anyone who means anything to Frankenstein for revenge of his making. His killing shows the immorality in taking life, aswell as the creation of it. The various narrators in the novel give an insight into each characters views and story. This also gives the sense of a fairytale, being told, and retold by different people.
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus written by Mary Shelly(although published under a different name) tells the story of Victor Frankenstein(yes that's right Frankenstein is not the monster but the creator). Hungry for knowledge and slightly, no actually completely arrogant and ignorant Victor creates life ultimately acting like God. Well he soon learns the consequences for playing God when as revenge for deserting him, the creature basically destroys every relationship Victor ever had(sob).
Shelly successfully questioned the debate between science and religion that was a big topic among society at the time, while also creating one of the most famous Gothic novels. Who would have thought that this highly successful novel came from sitting around with friends telling ghost stories.
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Hannah
Frankenstein is one of the most famous novels within Gothic Literature. This novel invoked terror in readers for generations whilst reminding them of the will of God. Arguably, this is presented by the novel's alternative title The Modern Prometheus.
Often, Frankenstein himself is mistaken for the monster created by a scientist rather than the actual creator himself.
As a character, Victor Frankenstein represents the quest undertaken by those with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, his creation and suffering through out the novel, which has managed to reach a vast audience, portrays the price paid for humanities greed.
Frankenstein is one of the most famous novels within Gothic Literature. This novel invoked terror in readers for generations whilst reminding them of the will of God. Arguably, this is presented by the novel's alternative title The Modern Prometheus.
Often, Frankenstein himself is mistaken for the monster created by a scientist rather than the actual creator himself.
As a character, Victor Frankenstein represents the quest undertaken by those with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, his creation and suffering through out the novel, which has managed to reach a vast audience, portrays the price paid for humanities greed.
Whilst when many people here the word Frankenstein their first reaction is to think of a grotesque monster, it is questionable who the monster of the novel is. Mary Shelley's novel holds much ambiguity, from the very start the audience learn of Victor's (the creator of the being) thirst for knowledge. He is so desperate to make something of himself in order to basque in his glory that he ends up being the slave to his creation. This seems fairly bizarre as Victor never wanted this, however due to the unfortunate and unforeseen turn of vents Victor is some what forced to live a lie. His endless persistency to acquire more knowledge than others leads to his creation and in turn leads to the death of many characters. Whilst Victors being is the actual physical murderer of some characters, at some points during the novel Victor has many opportunities to save certain individuals but holds his tongue as he fears being shunned by the public. However because of Victor's fear his creation faces much rejection by the public, Victor fails to speak up when necessary, fails to teach his creation life skills and lets his creation wander into the world unknowing the horrid rejection he could face. This therefore leads him to confusion creating much frustration leading to him murdering a variety of characters within the book. This in turn relates back to who the actual monster of the book is as if Victor had been lees self involved or perhaps spoke up about his creation a few of the characters lives could have been saved if not all the characters lives would have been spared. So technically Victor is the secret murderer.
Taylor Wallis
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