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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus – Chapter 5
In Chapter 5, Victor Frankenstein animates his Creature only to be horrified by its appearance, leading to a nervous breakdown. His friend Henry Clerval provides care, emphasizing the contrast between Victor’s rejection and Clerval’s compassion. This underscores themes of responsibility, humanity, and the consequences of unchecked ambition in Shelley’s narrative.
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Playing with Fire In Chapter 4, Victor throws himself fully into his studies, spending long days and sleepless nights in his laboratory. His obsession isolates him from family, nature, and the rhythms of ordinary life. Here we see his ambition shift from curiosity to dangerous overreach. He no longer studies knowledge for its own sake,…
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