The Importance Of Knowledge In Frankenstein By Mary Shelley

As a child, I grew up knowing nothing about the world and questioning simple aspects of life, but there’s a time when a young child finally develops a sense of clarity as to what really happens around them. This led me to question what I’ve done up till this point and what has led me to it, many people often feel this way and as readers, I’m sure many can relate to this feeling of questioning one's life and self-worth. Life always comes full circle, some people manage to make a name for themselves, and others often end up prying too much into things and end up getting dragged down into a sinkhole that they are unable to escape from much like what happens in the story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Knowledge is power but sometimes knowing too

This quote from Mary Shelley's book has really stuck with me because it shed light on how someone can be much happier knowing less than more than what their innate nature allows. This lesson was made clear throughout the story and made the book more memorable by spreading the message that knowledge isn't always power by showing the downfall of Victor and the creature because they came to learn about the world in a much deeper sense than they should’ve. The use of dramatic irony, imagery, and foreshadowing in the book has allowed me as a reader to develop a better understanding of literature more than just picking up a book and calling it a day after one chapter, it has allowed me to analyze the text in a deeper sense and be able to fully connect with the text. After reading Frankenstein I have learned a very important lesson which is to not let my ambitions get in my way, yes I would love to become more knowledgeable but not to the point where I completely lose sight of myself like Victor