... of the one before. There may be a synthesis of the previous themes and ideals, or a rebellion against them, but the preceding works invariably inform and influence new authors. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, originally published in 1818 with a second edition published in 1831, although assigned to the Romantic period of literature1798-1832, surpasses her contemporaries by its complexity of themes, scientific and religious ... revolution or the age of reflection influenced her in the way of the mad scientist creating life and tempering in the realm of god. The story of Victor Frankenstein ...

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... this classic novel, he doesn't succeed at portraying the same theme or perspective on the characters, and if you really want to understand the concept of Frankenstein, you just have to read the primary source, and excuse this disaster of a "movie" that wastes the many talents of the performers which include; ... . Also in Mary Shelley's version, Victor is a lot more studious, respectable and intelligent. Branagh changed the story line and had Frankenstein steal his professor's notes who warned him and carefully suppressed the not to go about his ideas of animation. After his passing Victo...

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