Saturday, June 20, 2015

What evidence can be given to support the statement that Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a tragedy?


Frankenstein's themes ring
of Shakespeare's Macbeth, a tragedy in which moral and social
concerns are of no concern to Macbeth is his vaulting ambition which pursues the crown
of Scotland.  For, much akin to Macbeth is Victor Frankenstein, who in his hubris,
pushes the boundaries of science to supranatural levels in his formation of a living
creature.


Further, Victor Frankenstein, in his
hubris, or tragic arrogance, meets the definition of a tragic
hero;


  1. Victor is of noble, or aristocratic birth,

  2. He discovers his fate is a result of his own actions. 
    For instance, he knows that the creature has promised him harm if he does not create the
    female creature.

  3. He sees and understands his doom. 
    Victor tells Walton that he is defeated and will soon die after pursuing the
    creature.

  4. His story arouses fear and empathy.  Walton is
    most sympathetic, and he fears for Victor.

  5. Victor suffers
    more than he deserves.  His brother, dearest friend, and lover are all
    killed.

  6. His mistake is the cause of his
    misfortune.

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