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Victor's Loss Of Loneliness In Frankenstein

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How far is someone willing to go to feel a sense of belonging? Some people search their whole lives in hopes of one day finding such a rare thing as true companionship; whether it be a lover or just a friend. Yet, how far an individual is willing to pursue this longing for love is entirely unpredictable. As humans, naturally, we yearn for interaction with other humans. In Mary Shelley’s Monster’s case, his unfortunate appearance only deepens the resentment of others towards him. Despite his best efforts, the Monster is continuously rejected time and time again. With relentless attempts to persuade the cottagers and Victor of his innocence and kind manner, the Monster gives in to the stereotypical role of scary village creature who is out for …show more content…

He has always wanted to know why things are the way they are; simply accepting things as they were was not good enough. “I confess that neither the structure of languages, nor the politics of various states, possessed attractions for me. It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn; and whether it was the outward substance of things, or the inner spirit of nature and the mysterious soul of man that occupied me…” (Victor 31). AS Victor grew older, his curiosity only grew alongside with him. Leaping into his more adult years, Victor began to study with M. Krempe and M. Waldman filling his brain with facts of historical philosophy and chemistry. “I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation” (Victor 39). With his new found knowledge, Victor is eager to take the first step in a massive advancement of science for his generation of scientists. He will attempt to create life after death. He had engaged his heart and soul for two years in the pursuit of hoping to uncover the secret to life, until one day a light had shined down upon him revealing what he succeeded in discovering the generation of inanimate

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