In Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelly in 1816, explores the power of science and its limitations in the natural world. In the novel, Victor Frankenstein, a narcissistic scientist, tries to create an army of reanimated beings. As the novel continues, Victor is disgusted by his Creature and rejects it. The rejection creates a cycle of hatred and misery, eventually leading to the death of Victor and his loved ones. The duality of nature is seen through the lens of Victor and The Creature. Nature is a powerful force, yet when tampered with can lead to destruction, as seen through Victor's ignorance in creating the Creature and proceeding to abandon it. The Creature's abandonment led to the Creature's destructive nature. Throughout Victor's narration, …show more content…
Furthermore, Victor's decision to neglect the Creature furthers nature's retribution. Initially, the nature of the Creature is kind, thoughtful, and curious. However, as he interacts with humanity, he devolves into a malicious nature. Rather than this being the Creature's true nature, it is the result of his environment. Nobody was there to nurture the Creature because it was grotesque; thus, society rejected it, resulting in its malicious nature. Nature is a sheer force that requires balance. When in harmony, nature provides shelter and food for its inhabitants. However, when the balance is destroyed, disaster follows. Tampering with the natural world has its consequences. For example, deforestation often results in natural disasters down the line. In the case of Frankenstein, Victor defies nature through the animation of the Creature. Defying nature eventually has devastating consequences as humanity rejects the Creature and it begins its quest for violence. With Victor violating the laws of nature, Mary Shelly conveys that nature is beautiful and healing yet also brutal. Attempting to control nature has consequences, as seen by the Creature's rampage. When in balance, however, nature heals the mind, body, and spirit. The double-edged sword of nature is conveyed through Victor's quest for animation and the Creature's