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Galvanism In Frankenstein

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In Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein, the main character, is intrigued by many sciences and philosophies. The combination of chemistry and the idea of Galvanism lead a young Frankenstein to attempt and successfully complete the project of returning life to dead flesh. However, the creation of this creature will terrorize Frankenstein, and proves to be far more dimensional than Frankenstein may have initially perceived. Despite his fiendish appearance, the creature that Frankenstein created is a friend because he easily controls himself. This is evident on the ascent when Frankenstein thrusts at the creature, but rather than fighting back, the creature simply says “Be Calm!” (Shelley 41). A true fiend would not hesitate to engage in

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