... alchemist, Reginald St. Leon, who discovers both the philosophers" stone and the elixir of life" (55). Believing these gifts will benefit himself and mankind, they instead they bring Leon only misery and destruction. Two of the most famous alchemists, Albertus Magnus and Paracelsus, are referred to in Frankenstein, as Victor declares, "I replied carelessly; and, partly in contempt, mentioning the names of ... tamed fire and what it represents, the possibility of including the creature around the family or rather within the circle of civilization, is refused by the De Laceys. In his mise...

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... 's actions, however the immorality of his actions is unforgivable. As well as actions, the monsters demands may appear irrational to some, as he is wishing to inflict the pain and misery he has experienced on someone else. "One as deformed and horrible as myself would not deny herself to me. My companion must be of the same species and have the ... ...

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