Ignorance In Frankenstein

The novel, Frankenstein, has been regarded as revolutionary in the eyes of western literature. It’s considered to be the modern Prometheus, tackling themes of power and the consequences that follow. Frankenstein, a horror science fiction novel written by Mary Shelly, is about the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his Creation. Throughout the book, Victor is haunted by his Creation, growing notably sick from an eerie encounter with his Creation. Despite Victor’s illness, everyone around him still remains unafflicted. Evidently, Civoter is tormented by his knowledge and guilt, by which Shelly uses to convey the theme of ignorance is bliss. Victor’s knowledge of the Creation recoils back to him as he finds out that his youngest brother,

However, Victor knows that she had not committed the murder, but in fact, his Creation had. In Chapter 7, Victor states, “Did anyone indeed exist, senses convinced him, in the existence of the living monument of presumption and rash ignorance which I had let loose upon the world”(83). Victor knows that the Creation killed William, and yet, he does not say anything. He is afraid of the negative perception that may come with such a confession. If Victor was the Creator of the Monster who went on to kill a child, then who else is to blame, but Victor? Soon after, in Chapter 8, Justine is convicted as guilty and soon Victor realizes the situation he had brought himself into, “the tortures of the accused did not equal mine” (89). Victor is conscious that he had let an innocent girl die and feels remorseful as a result. Shelly uses

The Creation promptly approaches Victor with a request for a companion and utilizes his sob story to convince Victor. Victor answers in agreement, stating, “...I concluded that the justice due both to him and my fellow creatures demanded of me that I should comply with jos request” (159). It illustrates the Creature's ability to take advantage of Victor’s guilt while also showing Victor’s mental health growing extensively vulnerable as he continues to withhold information of the Creation’s existence. In preparations for creating the Creation’s companion, Victor goes overseas, accompanied by his friend, Henry Clerval. However, Victor comes to understand the underlying implications of creating another creation. In Chapter 20, he contemplates its significance, “I was now about to form another being of whose dispositions I was alike ignorant; she might become ten thousands times more malignant…” (179). Victor’s guilt wavers as he comes to understand the consequences. The deaths of William and Justine worries Victos, he does not want anyone else to die at the hands of what he created, but moreso, he does not want to hold its moral burden. All of this occurs unbeknownst to those dear to him. Such as Henry, who continues to enjoy life and the wonders it brings. The contrast between the two characters is apparent. While Victor is stifled by his knowledge, Henry enjoys life while being oblivious to the danger