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This paper discusses the classic novel written by Mary Shelley, "Frankenstein". The paper examines the characters of the book and presents them according to their education. The paper contends that the characters in "Frankenstein" are each unique with respect to their acquisition of knowledge, their distinct objectives after the knowledge is obtained, and in the actions influenced by their education.

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"In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Shelley presents education as a valuable asset, which many characters acquire through different experiences with distinct goals or underlying reasons in mind. Characters such as Walton and Frankenstein are self-taught and aspire knowledge for self-glory. The Creature is also self-taught, but he seeks to achieve human understanding. Women characters are domestically educated and ultimately use their knowledge in the home. Each character has an educational background, which conversely affects the way they deal with issues. The novel begins with Walton's letters to his sister. Early on, he expresses his lament of the fact that he was self-educated. Walton tells his sister, " My education was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading" (p 2). Although it can be presumed that Walton's sister is knowledgeable of this fact, Walton still informs her as so to emphasize his accomplishment. This is foreshadowing his future need for grandiosity. He read about sea adventures that he found from his uncle's library and was fascinated by them. Walton's thirst for knowledge did not stop him at any costs, he chose seafaring over his father's judgment."

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