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Lack Of Knowledge In Frankenstein By Mary Shelley

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When most people think of knowledge, they visualize intelligence and understanding, but Victor Frankenstein, from the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, often associated knowledge with danger and destruction. Throughout the novel, Victor linked his knowledge to the result of his tragic fate. V. Frankenstein’s ruthless fate is not as much tied to his relentless search for knowledge as it is his ongoing ambition. Creating life and gaining power led to Victor’s demise because he wanted to be like a god. His constant fascination steered him to create an eight-foot, human-like creature. This creature, (though innocent at first,) hurt everyone around Victor and eventually led to his death. Victor’s endless misery and paranoia were due to him suffering
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