The Romantic Era in literature sought the attention of many aspiring readers and writers from 1820 to 1865. The idea of Romanticism even captured the hit novel "Frankenstein," by Mary Shelly. The elements of Romanticism in Frankenstein include the moments when Victor was in the mountains seeking tranquility, science being harmful in the wrong hands, and Victor living a somewhat solitary life. The characters reacted by changing the way they act, and understanding the main goal in their life. In Frankenstein, Victor went out to the mountains to seek peace and tranquility in himself by immersing himself with nature. Throughout this moment, he feels at peace with himself, and understands the importance of not tempering with nature itself. The …show more content…
This idea has been suggested throughout Frankenstein. Victor attempted to make the world a better place by finding a way to create life, but it ended up doing more harm than good. For example, the novel included, “Wealth was an inferior object, but what glory would attend the discovery if I could banish disease from the human frame and render man invulnerable to any but a violent death!” (Shelley, 31). The intention to create something great was expressed here, but the monster he creates would end up being extremely destructive. It suggests that that humans can have a high intellect to invent things, but without serious virtuosity, it can lead to devastating impacts. Victors’ arrogance would eventually lead him to disregard the creation and completely ignores the consequences many people are susceptible to. The novel included, “I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart. Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room and continued a long time traversing my bed-chamber, unable to compose my mind to sleep.” (Shelly, …show more content…
Victor’s mostly solitary life allowed him to avoid society and become completely entrained in his work that he hoped would make a serious change in the world. Shelley wrote, “More, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation." Victor devoted himself into inventing something revolutionary by shutting out all of those around him and society, which correlates with Romantic beliefs. But Victor wasn’t the only one who showed individualism throughout the novel, the creature also depicted a solitary lifestyle. The creature