Essay Outline For Frankenstein

Introduction

Countless scientific explorations and experimentations had been conducted and were continuing to be conducted up to and during the time Frankenstein was written in. Historical and social background possible effects and links to the book. (Shortly)

Thesis Statement

Science in the novel is just like the fire in the mythical story of the Greek Deity Prometheus, explorations and experimentations with it can grant or reward one with divine powers and greatness but akin to fire it is dangerous and can become uncontrollable resulting in unforeseen consequences which can cause great suffering and misery. Men in the novel pursue science to achieve greatness and acquire divine powers.

Body 1 – Acquiring Divine Powers Achieving Greatness

He seeks to achieve this goal trough scientific exploration and experimentation. He succeeds. ______________ Examples direct quotations from the book. ---------- Robert also wanted to acquire greatness by exploring the north pole. He unlike Victor does not succeed.

Body 2 – Unforeseen Consequences

Victor’s creation disgusts him and he regrets playing with fire. _______________________________

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Robert also faces unforeseen consequences even though he fails to achieve his goals even before coming close to completing his task an unprecedented event takes place and he does not expect it.

Body 3 – Suffering and Misery

Victor played with fire, he was too ambitious and full of pride. He created something that caused him great suffering and misery. Robert also suffers because he fails and loses a person whom he had started to greatly care for recently. He almost dies and returns to his country with a broken spirit.

Conclusion

Scientific exploration and experimentation plays and integral role in the story causing men to be ambitious and leading them to