Wednesday, November 30, 2011
There's a Fork In The Road To Humanity
Mary Shelley was an atheist, yet she still brought the duality of biblical and secular ideals in her noval. Frankenstien's creation was born uninformed, with no one to teach it, yet it yearned for acceptance and approval while also being capable of distinguising and developing its own moral compass without the help of religion. It studyied the cottagers and lusted for their interaction, gaining knowledge without the aid of its creator... becoming more human. Is Shelley trying to emphasize that the only way to achieve an actual human life is through self- realization, self- euducation and interaction with civilization while also being blind to religion forcing you to develop your own spiritual and moral path?
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Thus far in Frankenstein, I'd say Shelley focal point is that it takes individual catharsis in order to be human. Being that this was written during the time of the Enlightenment which essentuated the worth and knowledge of the individual, contributes to that claim. This traces back to the Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs.For instance, Victor would fall in between esteem needs and self actualization. Whereas the creature would fall in between pschological and safety needs. As you can see acheieving human life is a process that you as an needs and self actualization. Whereas the creature would fall in between pschological and safety needs. As you can see acheieving human life is a process that you as an individual must go through. There is no higher force that can guide you to self actualization.
ReplyDeleteWell in my opinion Mary Shelley is eluding to the ideal that there is no correct way to live. She understands that not everybody is capable of having that "perfect" depiction of the "Holy Family." We are products of our environment, influenced by internal and extenal conflicts-conflicts that progress our spirituality which we may or may not acknowledge.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Jose in the aspect that she does seem to deemphasized the need for religion and base the creation's actions more so on his environment and experiences. Her view on life seems very relatable especially in modern time. Since the 21st century has a more humanistic perspective towards the achievement of enlighten and self actualization, than a secular perspective. Do you think if the monster would have followed the bible's way of morals and self actualization he would have been different?
I find it very romantic the way that the monster of Frankenstein is dependent on the human race yet hates them. If I may,Margarita, that is a very open-ended question with no direct path. How may I answer it if it's completely based on the Monster's habits? However, I do believe that his curiosity for mankind will remain strong. His strong analytical behavior will remain. How can I make such a conclusion? I can, because we are.
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