Morality and Responsibility - Moral Development in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Sherry's Frankenstein Mary's moral development is a comment on the human natural character. Sherry explored the state of nature and the moral development of mankind by drawing Victor Frankenstein's "biological" creation of her nature's role in the form of her own views, Draw out. But before she can prepare comments on the tendency of humanity, she needs a role that she represents "born by anyone". The character she needs must have the same qualities as the man in the most natural state.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein considers the pursuit of knowledge in the context of the industrial era and is focusing on the ethical, moral and religious influence of science. The tragic example of Victor Frankenstein emphasizes the humble desire of human beings for knowledge, which is science without morality in general, but a detailed discussion of the text of this novel is subtle to this interpretation We will reveal contradictions. The creation of Frankenstein 's monster was shown as an unparalleled achievement of scientific discovery, but it brought sadness, fear and destruction to his maker. In a sense, the creation of a monster is punishment for Frankenstein's pursuit of unmistakable knowledge. This reflects the theme suggested by Dr. Marusle's Faustus that Faurus was sentenced to hell for his excessive ambition.

Mary Sherry, Frankenstein was written during the drama revolution. Failure of the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution seriously indicated the meaning of the novel accompanied by morality and scientific revolution. Through Frankenstein, Shelly sent a clear message that a morally irresponsible scientific development can unleash monsters that can destroy its creator. "The contemporary master has hardly promised ... but these philosophers have created miracles ... they have penetrated deep into nature and showed how she works in hiding places They got into paradise and discovered the nature of the air we breathe, how blood circulates. (47)