Abstract
Loneliness and fall are the main themes of Frankenstein. This paper first explores a literary interpretation of loneliness and its relationship with fall, namely that loneliness can lead to fall, but not being a necessity. Then it analyzes the causes of the monster’s loneliness in Frankenstein which are caused by failure of self-identity, reflection and acceptance of the self. It finally elaborates two main performances of the monster’s fall: the loss of rationality and the bloody revenge.
Key words: monster; loneliness; fall
Contents
Abstract
摘要
1. Introduction-1
2. Loneliness and fall-2
2.1 A literary interpretation of loneliness-2
2.2 Relationship between loneliness and fall-2
3. Causes of the monster’s loneliness-3
3.1 Failure of self-identity-3
3.1.1 Creation of the monster-3
3.1.2 People’s attitude and bias-4
3.2 Reflection and acceptance of the self-5
3.2.1 The growth of knowledge-5
3.2.2 Despair of the human being-7
4. Fall of the monster-7
4.1 The loss of rationality-8
4.2 The bloody revenge-8
5. Conclusion-9
Works Cited-11