Author Archives: Ashley Parker

I think it’s interesting that Frankenstein says he losses his soul when making his creation, like you said. Do you think Shelley is commenting on some kind of balance in nature? So in order for Frankenstein to bring a creation to life, he had to give up his soul. And once he has finally created this monster, he realizes that he no longer has that salvation and that’s why he’s horrified by it? Continue reading →

I would also agree that Shelley is commenting on humanity here that we need to be more loving instead of being consumed by hatred. Frankenstein and his creation were both seeking companionship. Instead of seeking that friendship with each other, they … Continue reading →