1. Frankenstein, A Psychoanalytical Approach
Victor's true desire to give life is motivated by the yearning to regain his mother, yet his Creature becomes instead a mirror of his unconscious mind. ... It appeared to me sacrilege to so soon to leave the repose, akin to death, of the house of mourning, and rush into the thick of life"(50). ... Victor feels as though everything in his life has been destroyed and that leaving home is just another step in the wrong direction. ... In Ingolstadt, Victor continues to isolate himself, begins a manic pursuit to gain knowledge only in areas that he can relate to his desire to renew life....
- Word Count: 2532
- Approx Pages: 10
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate