... In the science world of the twenty- first century, Hilary Englert, a scientific author, wrote her scientific analysis over Mary Shelley's reason behind Victor's character, in Science and Technology in Frankenstein. Englert explains that, "Shelley paints victor as a proponent of Galvanism – that is, the science of generating life by use of electrical current (Victor's) materialist propensities come into ... simple electricity. He unfortunately did not see where his failure could take place. He, instead of embracing his creation, shunned it and feared the creature that called him maste...

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... procedure of human's pursuit toward the unlimited field of science and knowledge, he also demonstrates the tragic consequences that are caused by human's exceeded desire and relying on science. Victor Frankenstein's emblems are even more profound, the human faith of science and knowledge are extracted in him, he braces human's value and appetite toward honor along with nobility, but ultimately, ... couldn't separate from humans spirits and productivity. However, when that pure ardour completely controls his mind and actions, he is somehow not following his genuine original intention. Co...

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... to respond to letters from family as well as taking care of his physical well-being (Chapter 4). Multiple fatalities of people close to Dr. Frankenstein occurred due to his secrecy and neglect of his previous work. His younger brother William and colleague Henry Clerval were killed by the first specimen ... way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation." (Chapter 3 approx. 110) As a scientist, Dr. Frankenstein has an obligation to acquire knowledge for the benefit of society. Victor is aware of his past tragedies, and realizes that those incidents...

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