Romanticism, which was a reaction to the classicism of the early 18th century, favoured feeling over reason and placed great emphasis on the personal experience of the individual and allowed people to get away from the rational views of life and concentrate on the emotional and imaginative side of humanity; this not only influenced politics but was also a sharp contrast from previous ideas of the Renaissance period, which was human's ability to be logical and rational. ...

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Is it true that the monster is treacherous? Walton says that Victor showed letters and that W. saw the monster, to lend credibility to the story. Victor had thought to be useful, but without due consideration to values. Epic hero: "the greatness of his fall." Victor's speech: we do something not bec...

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