PHILOS 1C03 Lecture : Philosophy in Lit.-Jan.31 Frankenstein
8 Mar 2012
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Born 1797 to mary wollstonecraft and william godwin; 1814: elopes with percy shelley; Frankenstein is the modern prometheus limit on knowledge, giving to much information to lesser beings . Structure: preface, walton s first narrative, frankenstein s first narrative, creature s narrative (creature through frankenstein, through walton, frankenstein s second narrative, walton s second narrative (framework for the story) entirely on the basis of memory or notes walton made during. Isolated through voyage of discovery, with the belief that good for humankind will come of it; both slightly mad. Frankenstein s recount: key concepts, themes and distinctions. walton; by extension mrs. saville. y desire for equal male companion. Quests of discovery: both on quest, both think that when fulfilled, the quest will be of great service to humanity. discovery but isolation: walton: north pole: eventually abandoned. y restored to society upon abandonment: frankenstein: secret of life:
