Isolation and Prejudice in Frankenstein
Words: 713 Pages: 2 7739Isolation is a perilous condition that can be either self-imposed or enforced by society, leading to emotional and psychological damage. This theme is prominently explored in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," where the creature, often mistakenly referred to solely as Frankenstein's monster, experiences profound isolation. This seclusion is not only instigated by the townspeople but also by his creator, Victor Frankenstein. The prejudiced perceptions of the creature as nothing more than a hideous monster transform him into the very entity they fear. […]