Individualism In Frankenstein

Literary works in the nineteenth century became a tool in expanding the way people thought and behaved. In this respect, nineteenth century Russian and English literature had similarly linked the concept of personality and individuality, with the manifestation of the ‘new man, [Freeborn, p. 33].’ Authors who wrote about this subject matter were interested in describing the depressing future. Their stories were made to prepare readers to embrace fundamental thinking, whether we like it or not. The authors, Mary Shelley and Ivan Turgenev, present the concept of science, and relate it to the absolute flawed progression of humanity. In their novels, Frankenstein; Or: The Modern Prometheus and Fathers and Sons, the authors adapt similar characters

As a person of strong mind and character, Bazarov’s ideology about how people should live, occupies the center of the novel’s controversy [Pisarev, p. 196]. Bazarov emerged from the university, studying natural and natural sciences [Turgenev, p. 6]. As a scientist, he never accepts any ideas regarding faith, as he is a pure empiricist. He exclaims, “I maintain a negative attitude by virtue of my sensations [Turgenev, p. 104].” Here, Bazarov is referencing his scientific viewpoint on life as he acknowledges that the only things that can be examined are derived from the ‘five senses.’ His thoughts and actions allude to the philosophy of nihilism, which inhibits all other human feelings. Consequently, painting, poetry, music and love are

The monster questions Frankenstein’s devotion saying, “Shall I respect man when he condemns me? [Shelley, p. 147].” The monster reveals that without a parental model, only helplessness can be predetermined. Shelley conveys the power of love and the impact that family support fosters to reveal the uncaring dysfunction between Frankenstein and his creation [Claridge, p. 15]. As Frankenstein focuses all of his affection on scientific pursuits, he represses his childhood experiences. His mother favors his adoptive sister Elizabeth, thus rendering him incapable of loving his own creation. Instead of morals, he relies on concrete science. As a student, Frankenstein relies on biological science as a means to construct his version of the artificial man. The artificial man, according to scholar Samuel Vasbinder, is the monster. The monster, like a machine, is created under the pretext of a functional being [Vasbinder, p. 58]. Vasbinder explains that Frankenstein no longer sees the science