Frankenstein
In the story, Frankenstein, the author ran a thread of themes through all the characters and events which are involved. Two prevalent themes that are offered are that of dangerous knowledge and passive women. Each character, but specifically R. Walton and Victor Frankenstein, is in pursuit of dangerous knowledge, or knowledge that has perilous circumstance and consequence. Similarly, these men both seek and require the advice, stability, acceptance and comfort of a female counterpart. The voice, memory, wish, or opinion of these important women is connected to them through, passive text or letters written from a distance. The story begins with letters R. Walton has written to his sister, Margaret, throughout his self-initiated journey to explore the North Poles. These letters or indulgences set precedent for the running theme of dangerous knowledge. On page 7, Walton is anxious, confused and in need of a confidant regarding the nature of and occurrences on his voyage. He divulges to his sister why he is embarking on a trip whi
Shelly portrays through Walton and Frankenstein that the danger of knowledge is more to the soul and physical person, and ultimately the mind. More importantly the passive effect of Justine is far powerful for Elizabeth and Frankenstein. " However, against his own conviction and moral, Victor "grew alarmed at the wreck I perceived that I had become. " For Frankenstein, Elizabeth was "the beautiful and adored companion of all my occupations and my pleasures. I do not think that the pursuit of knowledge is an exception to this rule. The knowledge that is sought is supernatural and "out of the common pathways of men (pg7)," for a reason. " Later in Chapter 8, Justine's pride, innocence, and conviction inspire Victor to really reflect on his irresponsible and selfish behavior. ch (according to him) she believes is "evil": ". Walton, at the end of all his letters, implores his sister to continue to write him, as reinforcement and strength: "I may receive your letters on some occasions when I need them most to support my spirits. Victor himself acknowledges the danger in obsessing over dangerous knowledge: "A human being in perfection ought to always to preserve a calm and peaceful mind and never to allow passion or a transitory desire to disturb his tranquility. " In essence, she represented any thing special, important and was the source of his happiness and sanity.
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