A tale of horror intertwined with romanticism makes up Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. Known to be one of the greatest horror stories of all time, Shelley encompasses a new aged feel of fervent ideas and curiosities with sci-fi twists as well as bitter sweet moments of true humanity.
Conflict between the new born creature and his creator, Victor, starts up right away as the monster is unleashed due to regrettful feelings and remorse of what a science experiement should never turn out to be. This on going chain of action and reaction between Victor and the monster creates suspense and an appealing plot to the story.
The element of romanticism captivates readers and holds them in even through the dryer sections of the novel. Shelley's poetic way with words brings the artisian out in anyone and makes each own being think outside of the box a little. She has a way of wording things that is just so earthy and passionate that the reader can't but help to be drawn into her work.
"Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow." (Shelly 38)
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