The Power Of God In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

One might believe, Mary Shelley is casting doubt on God and the power of religion, in her novel, Frankenstein. That by showing a man creating life, automatically eliminates the existence of God. However, there are contents in the novel, in which she gives credence to the existence of a God. Therefore, Mary Shelley is not casting doubt on God or the power of religion but rather supports it. Mary Shelley’s story about Frankenstein and his creation didn’t exactly promote the entitative of a God but it certainly didn’t display any disbelief towards God. The comparison, Frankenstein’s creation, made with Adam confirmed her acknowledgement of God. Mainly due to the fact that the story of Adam goes hand in hand with religion. However, the story of Adam emphasises the main difference between God’s creation and Frankenstein's; abandonment. Unlike Frankenstein’s creation, Adam (we), still have God with us, he didn’t abandon us like Frankenstein did with his creation.

So not only is, Frankenstein’s creation comparing himself to Adam, but he’s also explaining how utterly alone and miserable he is. However Frankenstein’s creation continues speaking and says ,”Many times I considered Satan as the fitter emblem of my conditions: for often, like him, when I view the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose within me”, (Shelley 116). Many would view this in an offensive way. No one would want to be considered or be viewed as Satan. Though three major human emotions were voiced in that sentence; insecurity, loneliness, and jealousy. According to the so-called wretch, he was,” fashioned to be susceptible of love and sympathy” (Shelley 194). So in a way, the absence of his creator made him the monster he’s most famous for and in that same way humans turn bitter when they feel the absence of