Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus Group

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peete
peete

How was Victor Frankenstein wrong for neglecting his creation

I want to persuade the reader that Victor was wrong

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Posted by peete on Wednesday March 7, 2007 at 11:41 AM and tagged with frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus, persuasion theme.

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  1. blazedale

    This seems like a good theme for a paper. What you should look for are specific incidents in the text (there are many) where the monster feels rejected by Dr. Frankenstein. You can then also show times where this came back to haunt him and others, as the monster reacts violently.

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    Posted by blazedale on Wednesday March 7, 2007 at 2:08 PM


  2. huffito1 Teacher
    High School - 9th Grade

    Before the work on this project begins, start to think over some important questions that you may wish to consider: What is the relationship between Victor and his monster? Is this relationship more Father and son or God and man? After the relationship is established I would begin to narrow down what Victor’s main purpose was and what his monster believes that his purpose is. Victor did not create a child that he would need to care for and look after; did he? He created a man to be self sufficient which is justified when Victor is pressed to create a companion for his monster. Consider these issues as you are creating your argument and how are the monster’s actions justified by their relationship and come together in the ending. Have fun!

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    http://www.enotes.com/frankenstein/1469

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    Posted by huffito1 on Monday May 7, 2007 at 6:45 PM

  3. dangus
    dangus Student
    College - Senior

    Victor Frankenstein was immoral to disregard his creation primarily because he was the architect behind the entire operation and should have realised his parent-like errands he owed to the creature. If you purposefully give the breath of life to someone, regardless of how repulsive, you must accept your responsibilities as a creator whether it is a successful achievement or not.

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    Posted by dangus on Wednesday November 5, 2008 at 3:52 AM