Frankenstein Pursuit Of Knowledge Quotes

Without the pursuit of knowledge Mary Shelley’s novel, “Frankenstein”, wouldn’t have been written. THe novel dives into the main character, Victor, who is in the pursuit of knowledge. However, what if I told you the pursuit of knowledge is a dangerous quest. Mary Shelley uses the characterization of Victor and the conflicts that he encounters to convey that the pursuit of knowledge is a dangerous quest. Mary Shelley uses the characterization of Victor and the conflicts that he encounters to convey that the pursuit of knowledge is a dangerous quest shown by his consequences, ambition, and curiosity. In the novel, Victor faces the consequences of the pursuit of knowledge. This shows when Victor created the monster that would later kill his wife. As evidenced, “... the deadly languor and coldness of the limbs told me that what I now held in my arms had ceased to be Elizabeth whom I had loved and cherished”(213). This quote conveys

He wanted to know everything about the science that was around him. As expressed, “Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember” (35). This quote conveys my theme because it shows the roots of why Victor was on the pursuit of knowledge in the first place. Usually, when people have a “Why”, they think they have a purpose in life. However, the curiosity of Victor got the best of him. Later on in the novel, Victor comes to a realization of his curiosity becoming part of the problem. According to Victor, “It was to be decided whether the result of my curiosity and lawless device would cause the death of two of my fellow beings” (85). This quote conveys my theme because it shows Victor’s curiosity of knowledge being the reason his family members died. Although curiosity is a part of human nature, it can reveal a dangerous path that can lead to