Decoding the Rich Symbols in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Words: 491 1598Dive into Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and you'll find it's more than just a spine-chilling story about a man and his monstrous creation. It's a canvas splashed with symbols, each stroke painting a deeper narrative about human nature, the pursuit of knowledge, and the fine line between creation and destruction. Let's pull back the curtain on some of these symbols, revealing the layers of meaning that Shelley masterfully wove into her novel. First up, nature. Shelley doesn’t just use nature as […]