Though many are familiar with Frankenstein through countless adaptations, most are unaware of the original depiction which can only be witnessed in the classic novel. A chilling tale of murderous mayhem follows which is guaranteed to give goose bumps.
Repulsed by his creation, Frankenstein tries to steer clear of the monster, but only ignites the monster’s anger as it goes into a revenge spree taunting his creator. However, the result is not the ideal being the scientist had initially expected, and instead produces an eight foot tall creature with yellow eyes and visible muscle tissue. It is this passion for knowledge that prompts him to conduct experiments in order to recreate life from lifeless matter. Even as a young child, Frankenstein was encouraged by his parents to seek out the truth about the world, and use science as his instrument. Walton listens and records Frankenstein’s account which begins with his childhood in his family home in Geneva. Hence he decides to recount his life and share the miserable events leading him to his present isolated circumstance. Frankenstein sees the same ambition within Walton that he too possessed and which is the reason for his current troubled state. Taking the man onboard and nurturing him back to health, Walton is finally acquainted with Victor Frankenstein. During his voyage, he and his crew come across a man nearly frozen and in frail condition. The novel begins with the introduction of Captain Robert Walton, who is on a ship bound for the North Pole in search of scientific progress and knowledge. Some major themes explored in the gothic classic are the fallibility of ambition and knowledge, revenge, prejudice, isolation, and the imperfections of society. Shelly’s gothic fiction is written in epistolary form as a means of correspondence between the failed writer Robert Walton and his sister, while he is away on a dangerous expedition in search of fame. If these items are returned there, a $25 fee will be fined.By: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851)Ī precursor to gothic literature and science fiction genres, Frankenstein is a novel fuming with imagination as it depicts a well known horror story. **Museum Passes, Mobile Hotspots, Chromebooks & Launchpads cannot be returned in a book drop. Any material that is stolen or damaged by the elements because they were left outside a drop box will be charged to the borrowing patron. If the box is full, please hold on to your item and return another day or bring the item to another location to return. South Madison at the back of the libraryĪll book drops are open daily, 24/7 (see exception dates below)ĭO NOT LEAVE ANY LIBRARY MATERIALS OUTSIDE THE DROP BOXES.Chestnut Street by the parking lot of the entrance.All other materials can be returned to the Circulation Desk, Window, or a book drop. Launchpads are to be returned to the Circulation Desk on the first floor. Museum Passes are to be returned to the second floor Adult Services desk. Mobile Hotspots and Chromebooks are to be returned at the third floor IT desk. An item should be returned by 12 midnight on the day it is due in order to be considered on time. You may return materials to the Circulation Window next to the main entrance or in an open book drop.Īll items (except Museum Passes, Mobile Hotspots, Chromebooks & Launchpads) can be returned to any of the drop box locations any day of the week 24/7. Request to Re-evaluate Library Resource.
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