Frankenstein

Mary Shelley

In the story, Victor Frankenstein chronicles his life from a curious childhood in Geneva, deeply fascinated by the mysteries of science, to an ambitious young man at the University of Ingolstadt, where he ambitiously creates a living being from inanimate matter. However, the grotesque appearance of his creation horrifies Victor, leading him to abandon it. Rejected by society, the solitary and intelligent creature becomes embittered and seeks revenge on his creator for his miserable existence, leading to tragic repercussions for Victor and those close to him. The story explores themes of ambition, the consequences of usurping nature, and the impacts of isolation and rejection on the creature, who, despite his initial innocence, is driven to commit desperate acts.