Angelism In Frankenstein

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Humans for the longest time have been characterized as creatures of fault and error. We have the potential to be cruel, selfish, and greedy. Some say we are anything but angelic and should be regarded as a step above beasts, but those like Hamlet and Chamberlain would disagree. In William Shakespeare 's famous play Hamlet, Act II, Scene 2, Hamlet describes humans as "a piece of work." He further exclaims, "how noble in reason! how infinite in faculty! ...how express and admirable!" Most importantly, he states, "in action, how like an angel!" Hamlet expresses his wonder for humankind; that, like angels, humans are capable of other-worldly intellect and manner. Humans have potential to do great things. Chamberlain, a highly intelligent