| dc.description.abstract | This thesis aims to study the two main characters, Frankenstein and the monster, in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in terms of three different pairs of forces and how those complementary and contrasting elements affect the two characters profoundly. Before jumping into the three main chapters analyzing Frankenstein and the monster, in my first chapter, I will give an introduction to the author, her significant family members, and the cultural and historical background of the story, which may help the readers understand the novel from a wider perspective.
In Chapters II, the contradictions of appearance and reality will be closely examined to show how they influence the monster and his perception of life throughout his journey. Also, some paragraphs will be quoted to explain the gradual process of the monster’s tragedy. The next chapter will show the components of knowledge and humanity that are highly related to Frankenstein himself. Thus, I will study their association with Frankenstein and how they have a huge impact on his life. In Chapter IV, the opposition of power and responsibility will be connected to both characters for their creator-creature relationship, and the shift of power relationship, from Frankenstein to the monster, is irreversible. I will try to discuss how this usurping of power takes place.
In the last chapter, I will conclude this thesis and search for a fresh approach to read this story with variant forces between Frankenstein and the monster—from the angles of appearance and reality, knowledge and humanity, and lastly power and responsibility. In other words, it wishes to provide readers with some new perspective for reading this novel. | en_US |