The original is a masterpiece of Gothic literature however. ... Frankenstein contains elements of two major genre of literature: the gothic and science fiction. ... Science fiction explores "the marvels of discovery and achievement that may result from future developments in science and technology". ... This applies to the conflict between science and ethics in the case of genetic engineering and cloning of modern day. ... Even though the book isn't very long, with all these powerful themes, it is not exactly an easy read. ...

• Word Count: 1121
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Intrigued as a child with unconventional science, Frankenstein isolated himself from his friends and family because of his obsession to play the role of "god"; he dreamt of giving life to an intelligent, yet unnatural being. ... In the novel Frankenstein, the isolation experienced by Victor Frankenstein is also a theme of Shelley's life. ... Finally, the theme of alienation is found in the novel Frankenstein as a direct influence from the life of Shelley. ... Because Shelley was able to have such varied insight into her own life, she was able to interject these themes into one of the most...

• Word Count: 1048
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate