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Elements of Romanticism Presentation: Emotion
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As the novel "Frankenstein" progresses, we see the creature evolve emotionally.
A strong feeling derived from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
- When Frankenstein realises he has created an entire new life, he is horrified by what he sees and abandons his creation on the spot (Shelley 56-57).
- "Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me and I will defend it" (Shelley 89-90).
- His emotions are adding to this logical thinking and is causing him to desire to defend his life.
"Blasted as thou wert, my agony was still superior to thine, for the bitter sting of remorse will not cease to rankle in my wounds until death shall close them forever" (Shelley 187).
Instead of feeling complete apathy for his creator, he is rather expressing remorse for all of the horrific things he has done towards others and his creator throughout his life (Shelley 186).
The lack of apathy demonstrated throughout the novel shows how the creature has developed emotionally.
- Frankenstein felt nothing for his creation after he abandoned him
- Frankenstein was trying very hard to completely forget about the creature.
Shelley chose to show the complex emotions of the creature by letting him feel remorse toward his traitor.
- Apathy is the lack of feeling, interest or concern in anything.
Romanticists Thoughts on Emotion:
- An important and necessary part of our logical thinking.
- Frankenstein had no thoughts whatsoever.
Emotion
Development of Emotion:
- Fluent and apparent
- His emotion controls his actions and thoughts
- Treated with harshness, hatred and neglect but learns remorse and compassion
Dictionary Definition of Emotion:
"striving so to forget the world, my fears, and more than all, myself-" (Shelley 86)
The creature went through many stages of emotion.
- Frankenstein has no interest in the creature.
- Which can relate back to apathy for his creation.
Work Cited
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Maurice Hindle. Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus. London: Penguin, 2003. Print.