Michelle+FO

__I. Introduction__


 * A. Thesis:** Behind the intentions of simply focusing on a man’s scientific interest of helping mankind, Victor’s attempt to create another form of life in Mary Shelley’s //Frankenstein// suggests man’s desire to become like God—a supernatural characteristic that has been questioned for centuries.


 * II. Origin of Victor's ideas of creation & the outer influence**
 * A. He was taught of the possibilities man could reach
 * 1. pg. 76 - professor talks of the acquisitions of older scientists
 * 2. excerpt form the Bible regarding the power of God
 * B. Mother's history plays a big role on influencing his hopes of extending the lifetime of man
 * 1. pg. 72 - mother's death
 * 2. Analysis: determined to further investigate


 * III. Victor vs. God**
 * A. Victor - creator of the monster
 * 1. pg. 82 - first paragraph talks about how his new being would see him as a creator & father
 * 2. his excitement is nowhere to be seen by pg. 86
 * B. God - creator of mankind
 * 1. Reference to //Paradise Lost// about how God acted...the monster doesn't like how Victor didn't do the same
 * 2. Bible comes in again
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IV. How did the Monster's looks, reaction, and voice affect Victor?
 * A. In the end, it isn't Victor who realizes by himself that he had attempted the impossible.
 * 1. Monster's remark about God teaches Victor what really went wrong wasn't his lack of intelligence or skill
 * B. Man is weak and limited
 * 1. pg. 242-244 - Victor's death
 * 2. Enlightened, yet darkened the hopes & expectations of other people towards Victor or any other human to intend this same procedure in the future.