1. Frankenstein as the Modern Man
As no human being was present at that time, we have created explanations for how we have come to be. ... His last words to Walton, the sailor that finds him on an ice floe, reflect this awareness of a loss of innocence and a separation from the pale of humanity when he states: "The forms of the beloved death flit before me, and I hasten to their arms. Farewell, Walton! ... Instead, he becomes resentful towards his creator, as is emphasized in the opening quote of the book, where Shelley quotes from Paradise Lost: "Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay To mould me man? ...
- Word Count: 1399
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School