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Article: Shelley's Frankenstein.(Mary Shelley )
- Article from:
- The Explicator
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
- Author:
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In her first and most enduring novel, Mary Shelley lends depth and resonance to her tale of science gone horribly awry by offering telling allusions to failed father and son relationships. For example, scattered throughout Frankenstein are several subtle echoes of the demi-god Hercules--the illegitimate and neglected son of Zeus--who lives a short and unhappy life while struggling in vain to find a niche for himself in a world filled with humans who admire his strength and courage, but fear his unpredictable temper. Also, Shelley provides numerous references to the opening chapters of Genesis and the creation of Adam, whose relationship with his creator-father turns out ...
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