Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
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Frankenstein tells the story of a scientist who creates life and then abandons his creation in disgust, setting in motion a tragedy of revenge and mutual destruction. Through Intelligence Amplifier™ analysis, we explore the ethics of creation and responsibility, how rejection creates monsters, and what we owe to those we bring into existence.
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Arctic Dreams and Dangerous Ambitions
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Dreams of Arctic Glory
Walton continues writing to his sister from his ship, now trapped in ice near the North Pole. He rev...
The Arctic Beckons
Walton continues his letters to his sister from the harsh Arctic, revealing more about his character...
The Final Arctic Message
Walton writes what he believes may be his final letter to his sister from the frozen Arctic. His shi...
Victor's Childhood and Early Obsessions
Victor Frankenstein introduces himself and his family background, painting a picture of privilege an...
Childhood Bonds and Early Ambitions
Victor Frankenstein reflects on his idyllic childhood in Geneva, painting a picture of wealth, love,...
Victor's Academic Awakening
Victor arrives at the University of Ingolstadt, where his world expands dramatically. After a disapp...
Victor's Scientific Awakening
Victor Frankenstein arrives at the University of Ingolstadt, leaving behind his family and his grief...
The Monster Awakens
Victor Frankenstein finally succeeds in his obsessive quest to create life, but the moment of triump...
A Son Returns Home
Victor finally returns to Geneva after years away, but he's a broken man carrying terrible secrets. ...
Justine's Trial and Execution
Victor watches in horror as Justine Moritz, the family's beloved servant, stands trial for William's...
Justine's Trial and Execution
Victor watches helplessly as Justine Moritz, the family's beloved servant, stands trial for William'...
Victor's Guilt and Grief
Victor returns home to Geneva, devastated by William's murder and consumed by the knowledge that his...
The Creature's Education Begins
The creature begins his education by watching the De Lacey family through their cottage window. Hidd...
The Monster's Education Begins
The creature awakens to consciousness in a world that feels both wondrous and terrifying. Like a new...
The Monster's Education Begins
The creature begins his real education by secretly watching the De Lacey family through their cottag...
The Creature's Education Begins
The creature begins his painful education about humanity by secretly observing a family living in a ...
The Creature's Origin Story
The creature finally tells his side of the story, and it's not what Victor expected. After being aba...
The Creature's Education in Humanity
The creature continues his secret education by watching the De Lacey family through their cottage wi...
The Monster's Tragic Origin Story
The creature finally tells his story, revealing a heartbreaking journey from innocent curiosity to v...
The Creature's Demand
Victor finally comes face to face with his creation on a glacier in the Alps. The creature, articula...
The Wedding Day Tragedy
Victor finally marries Elizabeth, but their wedding day becomes a nightmare. Despite his fears about...
The Wedding Night Horror
Victor finally marries Elizabeth, but their wedding night becomes a nightmare when the creature fulf...
The Final Hunt Begins
Victor destroys the female creature he was creating, breaking his promise to the monster in a moment...
Justice and Injustice Collide
Victor finds himself imprisoned and accused of murdering his best friend Clerval. The irony is crush...
The Wedding Night Horror
Victor's wedding day to Elizabeth should be the happiest moment of his life, but it becomes his grea...
Wedding Night Terror
Victor's wedding day to Elizabeth should be the happiest moment of his life, but the creature's thre...
The Final Pursuit Begins
Victor's world collapses completely when he discovers Elizabeth murdered on their wedding night, her...
About Mary Shelley
Published 1818
Mary Shelley (1797-1851) wrote Frankenstein at age 18 during a ghost story competition with Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. The daughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft (who died giving birth to her) and philosopher William Godwin, Mary channeled her experiences of creation, loss, and abandonment into literature's first science fiction novel—a warning about innovation without responsibility that grows more relevant with each technological advance.
Why This Author Matters Today
Mary Shelley's insights into human nature, social constraints, and the search for authenticity remain powerfully relevant. Their work helps us understand the timeless tensions between individual desire and social expectation, making them an essential guide for navigating modern life's complexities.
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