Isolation In Frankenstein Research Paper

The topic of isolation is heavily explored in Frankenstein. The book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is about isolation and reveals that humans are social creatures that inherently seek other human interaction. Isolation is detrimental to humans and it is clearly expressed in Frankenstein through the characters of both Frankenstein and his creature as well as several other minor characters. Isolation comes hand in hand with Shelley’s beliefs of anti-enlightenment and the importance of nature. Victor Frankenstein is a major character and is the clearest example of the effects of isolation. Frankenstein’s isolation was initially seen as a self-imposed state. His desire to be alone to think about his scientific passion as well as his destined destruction portrays isolation as a catalyst for his overwhelming ambition …show more content…
This was set in stone when the creature’s kindness was met with fear and hatred. Eventually, the creature begins to crave a companion, a “mate”, speaking with sadness, “I am solitary and abhorred” (Shelley 140). Frankenstein denies The Creature’s offer, furthering The Creature’s hatred of mankind and the fact that he was being forced into isolation by those who deemed him ugly and a demon. Several smaller, less major moments show the unfortunate consequences of isolation. The deaths of William, Henry, and Elizabeth were all caused by isolation. William was left unwatched in the forest and in turn, was murdered by The Creature because of his anger. If William was not found playing alone, he would most likely not be dead. Henry Clerval went with Victor to Scotland, where Victor left Henry to explore Scotland alone. Like William, Henry was murdered by the Creature. Last and most importantly, Elizabeth. Elizabeth and Victor were celebrating their honeymoon when Frankenstein left his wife to search, only to find that his wife had been murdered by The

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