Pursuit of Knowledge and Consequences Frankenstein
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The novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, deals with the theme of the pursuit of knowledge, and the consequences that can arise from an irresponsibility in that pursuit, as in Frankenstein's abandonment of his creature and the horrible events that occur as a result and the theme of love and responsibility, and the distorted views of these that both Victor and the monster posses.
The first theme is the consequences of irresponsibility in the pursuit of knowledge. Victor is the main source of this theme in his careless construction of the creature and the consequences of this irresponsible creation are apparent in the pain and deaths in the novel. The idea of this is introduced in Walton's letters. When Victor was first brought aboard the ship Walton began to talk to him and said, "One's man's life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of the knowledge which I sought,"(Pg.14) to which Victor hastily responded with, "Oh unhappy man! Do you share my madness?" (Pg.15). The reader should become aware that Victor has had a terrible experience because of his pursuit of knowledge and does not wish the same fate for his newfound friend...