In Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, families are a very important part of the structure of the novel. ... The existence of the De Lace's in the novel proves that Mary Shelly wanted to include the importance of a family and how being close in a family can make everyone happy. ... Not a whole family, but a single person, who could be his companion for life. ... Many times, a substitute cannot be found and life must go on with what you have. ... As the creator, Victor should take full responsibility and provide his creation with these pleasures in life. ...

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A Freudian Interpretation -Victor Frankenstein - In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the main character, Victor, has a short, but important dream right after he brings his creature to life. ... Victor's anger towards his mother may have also been a result of his seeing her as a controlling influence of his life. ...

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Nero Gerald Peters Contemporary Theory: Lacan & Freud Final Paper December 21, 1999 A Freudian Interpretation -Victor Frankenstein - In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the main character, Victor, has a short, but important dream right after he brings his creature to life. ... Victor's anger towards his mother may have also been a result of his seeing her as a controlling influence of his life. ...

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