This essay is about how Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is able to convey that the extensive infatuation and emulation of God can lead to the downfall and demise of induvial and society.
Pre-Written Abstract:
In the classic novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, a plethora of rhetorical devices are used throughout the story such as tone, figurative language, and imagery. By using these rhetorical devices, Shelley is able to induce the idea that an extensive infatuation with and/or emulating God can and will eventually lead to the demise of individuals and humanity. In the novel, there are three main characters; Victor Frankenstein, the Creature, and Henry Clerval. Different sides of the story are introduced to the readers due to each volume of the novel unveiling a new perspective from a different character. This allows the reader to analyze the decisions and motives of each character that leads up to the climax and denouement of the novel. The theme of religion and/or God is prevalent within Frankenstein and Shelley uses this as a critique in the novel. We see her do this by using the introduction of religion to Victor as a catalyst in the creation of the creature which ultimately leads to his corruption. Blanketly, this is used as a metaphor and overall theme that the introduction and obsession with religion is the root of mankind’s moral corruption.
