sorry once again...i know i've been bothering everyone about this topic. I have to do a research paper about basically anything related to science fiction. first i decided to do a research paper on mary shelley. but i didn't find it interesting. and since the length of the paper is long i wanted to write something that was interesting to me. so instead i want to do symbolism of frankenstein. so far i have
how the aspects of the novel Frankenstein symbolizes of what it mean to be a human. Even though, this novel was written before this century, the symbolism represented in the novel is still the same today. It represents every human being’s in general. The first representation is the main character, Frankenstein trying to create life. This symbolizes human being’s desire to be god or superior. It also represents desire to become well-know and famous in the society’s eyes. It shows how a human being becomes so attached and committed into his/her own goal, that he/she doesn’t take the negative and positive outcomes and how it would have an affect to the society into consideration. It also shows a regular human being living in any century, about what they would do for money and wealth. Another symbolism used in the novel is the rejection of the monster. This symbolizes how a human being can be ironically disgusted of his/her own sin. No matter how much the human being runs away and tries to hide his/her sin from others, but it will keep on haunting them. The rejection of the monster symbolizes how the society treats each other by racism and stereotype.
is there any more symbolism represented in the novel?
thnk u
What did all those weird machines in the lab represent?
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i am not sure what the machines represented in the lab?...can u help please?
would the tools but his guilt and his feeling ashamed after creating the life. becasue he always tries to hide them away from everyone
That is a good idea!
Yes, there are definitely more symbols represented in the novel Frankenstein. Here are a few more examples:
1. The Monster's physical appearance: The Monster's physical appearance symbolizes society's fear and rejection of those who are different. It explores the theme of appearance versus reality and challenges the idea that one's physical appearance determines their worth.
2. Fire: Fire is a recurring symbol in the novel, representing both creation (Frankenstein's experimentation with electricity and the creation of life) and destruction (the burning of the De Lacey cottage by the Monster). It symbolizes the dual nature of scientific discovery and how it can bring both advancement and devastation.
3. Light and Darkness: Light and darkness are used to symbolize knowledge and ignorance. The pursuit of knowledge in the novel is often accompanied by darkness and isolation, representing the dangers of excessive ambition and the consequences of playing God.
4. Nature: Nature is a symbol that is frequently used in the novel to represent the beauty and power of the natural world. It acts as a contrast to the destructive and artificial creations of mankind.
5. The Sublime: The concept of the sublime, which refers to the experience of awe and terror in the face of massive and overwhelming natural phenomena, is present in the novel. It symbolizes the forces of nature that are beyond human understanding and control.
To find more examples of symbolism in Frankenstein, you can analyze specific scenes, characters, or objects in the novel and think about the deeper meanings they might represent. You can also consult literary analysis or critical essays on the book to gather additional insights.