Frankenstein
...1). Consequently, vision is the primary sense of mankind and often the solitary basis of judgment. Without human's limitations of the shapes, colors and textures of our overall outward appearances, the world would be a place that emphasizes morals, justice and intelligence as beauty rather than handsome appearance, cuteness, and sexual attraction. For if there were no predetermined ideal models defining the beautiful possibilities of the human body's variation, it can be guessed that one would never suffer isolation due to one's disability, unattractiveness, or unusual physical attributes. Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, sheds light on the eternal deception and importance of appearance through the tale of an unwanted creation that is never given a chance. Ironically, the supposed beast was initially much more compassionate and thoughtful than his creator, until his romantic and innocent view of the human race was diminished by the cruelty and injustice he unduly bore. The novel includes several instances of societal prejudice that include the isolation and outcast of Frankenstein's creation, the creature's biased opinion of the cottagers, and the unbalanced and inappropriate classification of Victor. But first, one should look at the life of Mary Shelley.
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born on August 30, 1797, in London, England (Wikipedia 1). Her illustrious parents were William Godwin, an acclaimed liberal philosopher of the time, and Mary Wollstonecraft, an equally acclaimed writer and feminist. Her mother died in childbirth, and although her father was known for his liberal views, was very conservative and strict with his daughter. Mary received an excellent education under the tutorage of her father, which was very unusual for women at that time. Mary met Percy Shelley in 1812, when she was only fifteen years old and he was twenty (Biblomania.com...
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