The Monk Vs. Frankenstein - 955 Words

The Monk vs. Frankenstein Whenever Gothic literature is mentioned, most people would consider the novel Frankenstein to fall under this genre. It is viewed as one of most popular and defining novels of Gothic fiction, remaining an icon throughout society until the present day. However, a lesser-known, but equally brilliant novel, also deserves to be regarded as a quintessential Gothic work. The Monk and Frankenstein bear several similarities to each other, which makes them stand out in their Gothic fiction. Despite this, there are enough major differences between the two books that further prove how important they are to the genre. It would be reasonable to begin this essay by comparing the protagonists of both novels, and drawing†¦show more content†¦Earlier in the novel, he tears the incomplete female to pieces right in front of the original monster’s eyes. Likewise, Ambrosio suffocates Elvira and â€Å"[plunges the dagger] twice in the bosom of Antonia twice† out of desperation (Lewis 335). These characters are indeed the protagonists of their novels, challenging the idea that good guys equal protagonists through their motivations, characteristics, and actions. One of the main characteristics that link Victor and Ambrosio are their egos. They want to be worshipped and be revered as idols. Victor’s whole purpose of creating his monster is so â€Å"[a] new species would bless [him] as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to [him]† (Shelley 43). Victor essentially wants to play God, eventually doing so when he brings his creation to life. Victor wants to be make a breakthrough in science and be the lone discoverer â€Å"so astonishing a secret† (Shelley 41). Ambrosio prides himself with being Madrid’s idol, asserting that â€Å"[religion] cannot boast Ambrosio’s equal† (Lewis 39). He is so full of vanity that he refers to himself in third person. After he has finished his sermon, he gloats privately and indulges his vanity. His pride tells him â€Å"that he [is] superior to the rest of his fellow-creatures† (Lewis 38). The crowd’s reaction to him only boosts his ego as they â€Å"[pronounceShow MoreRelatedHomosexuality in Victorian and Elizabethan Literature.6608 Words   |  27 Pagesand managed to reverse them, making men faint like women, and making women powerful like men, and called it Dracula. Mary Shelley created a a physical being out of a mans suppressed homosexuality due to his Victorian male upbringing; a man named Frankenstein. Robert Stevenson described what happens when a homosexual male attempts to live double lives to cover up his true feelings, and entitled it The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Elizabethan era, like the Victorian era, had its own viewRead MoreLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pages.............................................................................. 299 CHAPTER 10 Deductive Reasoning .......................................................................................... 312 x Implying with Certainty vs. with Probability ................................................................................ 312 Distinguishing Deduction from Induction ..................................................................................... 319 Review of Major