Nurture In Frankenstein

In the book Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the creature is raised by nature rather than nurture. Human nature is defined as our psychological characteristics , feelings, and behavioral traits shared by mankind. Human nature by itself gives humans the ability to feel and socialize, but without nurture we wouldn't be different from one another. Nurture gives humans an identity, while nature allows humans to function properly. Human nature is an important part in how humans behave and interact, but it does not play a part in the making of our individuality. Nurture is one of the most important processes in life because it encourages the growth of our personality and identity. Nature and nurture can determine someone's identity, but there are

A limitation of nature is that people can overcome their genetics and turn themselves into what they want. “While genes are pivotal in establishing some aspects of emotionality, experience plays a central role in turning genes on and off. DNA is not the heart’s destiny; the genetic lottery may determine the cards in your deck, but experience deals the hand you can play. Scientists have proven, for example, that good mothering can override a disadvantageous temperament”( Thomas Lewis).” This quote shows that genes are just your nature, and you can alter nature with good nurture. Another disadvantage to nature is that people are less accepting, they tend to judge others because their nature is not the same as their own. “There was none among the myriads of men that existed who would pity or assist me; and should I feel kindness towards my enemies? No: from that moment I declared everlasting war against the species, and, more than all, against him who had formed me, and sent me forth to this insupportable misery (124).” This quote shows readers that the townspeople are not accepting towards the creature because he wasn’t nurtured like they were, and he didn’t act the same as they would. The creature knows that no one understands his situation and that no one feels sympathy for him. Being shunned and disrespected makes the creature angry because all he wants is

Human nature gives humans the ability to feel and socialize, but it does not encourage the growth of our personalities. Nurture is much more important than nature because it helps the growth of your personality and identity. Nurture and nature can both be large factors in how a person will develop over time, but nurture will be more influential than nature in most cases, with some advantages and limitations. Both nature and nurture are very important in human development; nature is important because it gives humans the ability to function, while nurture is important because it helps determine someone's