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Pursuing Science And Knowledge In Frankenstein By Mary Shelley

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In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the author explores the prospect of pursuing science and knowledge. Though scientific advancement seems exciting and admirable, Shelley stresses the idea that there should be limits to ambition in her novel's theme of the consequences of going too far. Victor Frankenstein the main character, devotes every moment and every thought to the pursuit of knowledge, this leads to his downfall. He immensely desires to create life from dead matter. "A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me. No father could claim the gratitude of his child so completely as I should deserve theirs." With this selfish attitude Frankenstein takes on the
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