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The Creation Of Life In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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As Victor immersed himself in science, specifically the creation of life, the male gothic traits of obsession, power, and impetuousness are exhibited. He becomes fixated with the creation of life to such an extent that he was unable “tear his thoughts from his employment” to initiate contact with his family or participate in habits that previously brought him joy, such as spending time in nature (Shelley 34). Victor rashness left no room to view his plan rationally and see any “arguments of its impracticability” or its potential consequences. His obsessive nature further spurred by the God like power he would feel upon successful creation of new species who “would owe their being” to him (Shelley 33). Victor’s ambitious nature was driven,
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