Outward Conformity And Inward Tension In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Frankenstein is a great example of a character who questions internally and conforms externally. This tension creates meaning by bringing up more questions regarding Frankenstein’s character and conflicting motives. One example of Frankenstein’s outward conformity and inward questioning is the time period when he creates the female creature. Even as he begins to work, he “walk[s] on the stormy beach” (Shelley, 151-152) of the Orkney Island when the weather is nice. One can see Frankenstein’s significant lack of motivation while creating this monster compared to the first creature. This begins to display Frankenstein’s renewed hesitation while creating this monster. Later on, he makes his internal conflict more
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