frankenstien and romanticism
All literature is influenced by the time period in which it was written, whether it is war, poverty, or any other social trends. People tend to write commentaries of political events, or just describe the time period. Whether it is intentional or subconscious, an author can not help to include some aspects of the time period in which they lived. The Romantic Period had a tremendous influence on Marry Shelly's writing of the novel, Frankenstein. The Industrial Revolution in England during the late 1700's was a time of great change. The populace was moving into cities, and people were disillusioned by the destruction of nature and the living conditions in the cities. In response to this disillusionment, people started to envision the world differently than they had before. They saw nature as all beautiful, powerful, and perfect. Previously, the inspiration for literature was law, order, and religion; now, it is in the writer's imagination and powerful emotions. This change in the attitude of the people is called Romanticism. The Romantic Movement is one of the most important literary periods in history; affecting the literature, music, and art of the period. It encouraged spontaneity, and actin
The two Romantic characters in the novel are Henry Clerval and the monster. Henry is the complete opposite of Victor. He is emotional, carefree, and innocent. Henry has studied eastern languages and cultures, and wants to go to the east to study the people. He is caring and Romantic. The monster is born as a romantic, but because of the world's transgressions on him, he becomes a Gothic character. The monster becomes dark, and wants to bring death and destruction to everything around him. Now, when he sees beauty, he becomes jealous. "but she, shall suffer; the murder I have committed because I am forever robbed of all that she could give, had its source in her, she shall atone, be hers the punishment!" (Pg. 137) When he first went into the world, all he desired was human interaction. After watching and studying a family of cottagers, the monster felt that he was part of their family without ever meeting them. Even after the cottagers rejection he still had hope that they would accept him. "But I did not believe my error to be irretrievable, after much consideration I resolved to return to the cottage, seek the old man, and by my representations win him to my party." (Pg. 131) The monster had not condemned humanity until he saved the life of a young boy, and for a reward, he is shot. "I had saved a human being from destruction, and as a recompense I no
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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