Essay on Accepting the Extraordinary in Mary Shelley’s...

My life, although not without surprises and unusual events, is dictated by predictable and ordinary elements. However, through fiction I am transported into a world of boundless imagination and extraordinary themes. One such example is evident in my response to Mary Shelley’s gothic novel Frankenstein. Through fiction, Shelley invites the reader to accept the extraordinary. Firstly, we are led to believe that Victor Frankenstein is able to create life by shocking it with electricity, and to this I responded with an imaginative curiosity. But it was the consequences of the creation provoked a stronger response from me. The element of horror Victor experiences and his reaction to the ‘god like’ qualities bestowed upon him as creator is truly†¦show more content†¦Additionally, I was drawn in by the powerful language of Victor, who emphasises is prowess in the field of philosophy and the grandeur of his discovery. Until from the midst of this darkness a sudden light broke upon me – a light so brilliant and wondrous†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦I was surprised that I alone should be reserved to discover this secret. Furthermore I was gripped to the extraordinary by the following prose. I see by your eagerness and the wonder your eyes express, my friend, that you expect to be informed of the secret with which I am acquainted: that cannot be, listen patiently and you will perceive why I am reserved in this subject. This statement concreted in my imagination to the validity of Victor’s creating ability, hence I responded to Shelly’s invitation in a positive way, despite my knowledge of modern science. However, my response was far stronger to the extraordinary events that follow the creation of the monster. Victor, who is initially jubilant at the fulfilment of his toils, is suddenly overwhelmed by the enormity of his creation. He is thrusted into a situation that is out of the ordinary, as he is the only mortal to create life. Despite the potential and muscular brilliance of the monster, Victor is disgusted by its physical deformities. As a result he rejects the monster, and is subjected to emotional turmoil. ButShow MoreRelatedFrankenstein And Nature’S Love. From Stupendous Glaciers1053 Words   |  5 PagesFrankenstein and Nature’s Love From stupendous glaciers to rolling green hills, there is no denying that Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein captures nature’s most majestic and extraordinary sights. There is also no denying that nature’s enchantment and beauty surrounds Frankenstein’s intense plot. Hence, the sublime alpine ecosystem where Frankenstein takes place has a great impact on the characters of the novel. As she wrote Frankenstein, Mary Shelley also experienced a magnificent and grand environmentRead MoreIs Humanity Really Frankenstein s Monster?1619 Words   |  7 Pages â€Å"ferocious†, â€Å"ugly†, and â€Å"frightening†. Yet at the same time, a monster can be â€Å"amazing† and â€Å"extraordinary† . From these characteristics alone, a monster can essentially be anything. In the literal sense, a monster is perceived to be large and physically grotesque, however inner qualities of monstrosity can be easily masked, and are therefore often overloo ked. Three 19th century novels, Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reveal both