Romanticism
All literature is influenced by the time period in which it was written; whether it be 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 are in. 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 writers 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 acting with emotions, not common sense. I
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 now writhed under the miserable pain of a wound which shattered flesh and bone." (pg. 135) After this heatless; rain and snow poured around me; mighty rivers were frozen; the surface of the earth was hard and chill, and bare, and I found no shelter." (pg. 133) self-centeredness. His life degenerates from here on. Victor is a product of the Industrial Revolution. In reaction to people with Victor's characteristics, the Romantic Period is born. His beliefs are in science and the known world, which is the opposite of the Romantic ideal. He believes that he can conquer nature, and tries to be a god, but discovers that he cannot conquer nature and knows nothing on how to be a god. Marry Shelly used all of these philosophies of the R
Some common words found in the essay are:
Henry Clerval, Romantic Movement, Revolution England, Finally Victors, Romantic Period, , Greed Tragedy, Romantic Industrialist, Industrial Revolution, Victor Fankenstien, romantic period, industrial revolution, conquer nature, writers addressed, pg 135,
Approximate Word count = 906
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
