When one reads any book or magazine, one should always read from a Biblical standpoint. One should think through every sentence read to determine the writer’s worldview. However, in Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein, the answer may be difficult to find. Readers should ask themselves, “Was Shelley presenting the Biblical worldview through her novel or was she expressing a different view of God, mankind, and nature?” If one reads using Christian worldview glasses, the answer to this question is a clear and resounding “no,” for Shelley’s ideas are different from the Bible’s.
Is it possible for man to become like God the Creator? Although Mary Shelley does not directly ask this question in her book, Frankenstein, she seems to imply that man can
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While Mary Shelley seems to revere nature in her novel, she makes Frankenstein seem to worship nature instead of worshipping the Creator of nature. After witnessing the unfair trial and death of Justine, the accused murderess of Frankenstein’s son, Victor takes a hike up a mountain to think things through. At the top of the mountain, he meets the Creature and has a deep conversation with it. Numerous times he was comforted after viewing the great aspects of nature. However, the Bible commands man to only worship the one true God and not to worship worldly things. As the book progresses, Shelley’s view of nature slowly comes out; she seems to think nature can be explained by natural examples. The author’s view of nature does not go with the Bible view of it, clearly showing where Shelley’s worldview lies.
While Frankenstein may seem like an ordinary mystery novel, the author’s meaning behind it goes much deeper. The book raises questions concerning the power of God, the characteristics of mankind, and man’s view of nature. Mary Shelley’s book clearly does not follow the teachings in the Bible because she believes man can become like God; man is born sinless, and finally, that man should worship