The Lost Innocence In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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Life is full of innocence, but the harsh reality of human nature can destroy it.
The most obvious case of lost innocence involves Victor, because he was cursed by an omen, and misjudged the power of nature. As Victor's cruel un-innocent behavior also destroys the monster’s innocence. The symbol of omen describes the lives of Victor and the creature being destroyed by human nature. As the symbol of thunder, brings a connection to the lost innocence by knowing that each character dies, there was a dark sky with thunders. Which, reflects the power of nature destroying humankind and Victor's discovery. In Frankenstein, Shelley presents the lost innocence as a “Seek happiness in tranquility and avoid ambition”, which describes Victor’s dying words

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