Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"

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The paper explains that, although he is successful in bringing Frankenstein to life, one of the doctor's biggest mistakes in his attempt to create a living being is that he fails to nurture it as a parent would for his own child. The author sees Victor, the narrator of the story, as the main character, even though Shelley embeds many life lessons in the ethical issues that the monster faces. The author sympathizes far more with the monster because he was born a sweet, caring creature, but ended up tortured by rejection.

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"Shelley's ideas of love are revealed through the tale of the doctor and the monster. Shelley asserts that a parents' love alone is not enough for a child's healthy development. According to Shelley, love must be coupled with discipline and guidance. Without human interaction and guidance, Frankenstein was unable to develop into a healthy creature. In the beginning of the story, Frankenstein's actions are motivated by love."

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