Showing posts with label Connections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Connections. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Music Connection
In the novel, music isn't directly addressed. However, Frankenstein has been the inspiration for many pieces of music. These include popular rock songs, movie scores, rock operas and sing-a-longs. Much of this music only gets to the basic idea of a fearful monster. However, the example of a 56-track movie score reaches the details, emotions, and mood of the novel. The fact that Frankenstein and the monster more specifically have made there way into so much music shows that the novel and it's characters still play a role as pop culture icons today. The links below are for listening to examples of this music.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B00001QGSG/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/103-5629696-7857423?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img
http://www.frankensteintherockopera.com/music.htm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B00001QGSG/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img/103-5629696-7857423?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img
http://www.frankensteintherockopera.com/music.htm
Poetry Connection
While Shelley does not directly address the topic of poetry, the major theme of sublime nature in Frankenstein can allow us to infer.
- The beauty of nature in the novel at times allows for characters to seek some kind of vent from their normal life. (i.e. When Victor goes to the Montanvert summit to seek peace of mind)
- Poetry is also indirectly used in the novel to develop the monster and his own intuition. (i.e. Paradise Lost is often referred to as "sublime poetry" - the book is crucial in the monster's search for knowledge)
- Many of the verses that Victor and his creation exchange seem to come off as very poetic. (i.e. "Unfeeling, heartless, creator, you endowed with perceptions and passion and then cast me as an object for the scorn and horror of mankind.")
- The beauty of nature in the novel at times allows for characters to seek some kind of vent from their normal life. (i.e. When Victor goes to the Montanvert summit to seek peace of mind)
- Poetry is also indirectly used in the novel to develop the monster and his own intuition. (i.e. Paradise Lost is often referred to as "sublime poetry" - the book is crucial in the monster's search for knowledge)
- Many of the verses that Victor and his creation exchange seem to come off as very poetic. (i.e. "Unfeeling, heartless, creator, you endowed with perceptions and passion and then cast me as an object for the scorn and horror of mankind.")
Art Connection
Mary Shelley doesn't directly introduce art at a thematic level in the book however a reader may infer some relations of its importance.
Setting-The monster leaves traces and notes behind in the form of writings or engravings on rocks or trees so that Viktor can track him. This is an abstract form of art because of the way the monster communicates his whereabouts.
Plot-An artist must distinguish his works from others to be truly admired. In the same way Viktor may have thought that his creation would bring him great fame because it is the first of its kind. His creation only causes problems and deaths which is a conflict in the novel.
Characters-Viktor wrote in a journal where he could express himself. The emotions and attitudes he shared is art in the form of writing.
Other themes- literature used to influence deep thought and crucial thinking. ex: After the monster reads a book, he is able to further analyze the nature of his own existence.
Setting-The monster leaves traces and notes behind in the form of writings or engravings on rocks or trees so that Viktor can track him. This is an abstract form of art because of the way the monster communicates his whereabouts.
Plot-An artist must distinguish his works from others to be truly admired. In the same way Viktor may have thought that his creation would bring him great fame because it is the first of its kind. His creation only causes problems and deaths which is a conflict in the novel.
Characters-Viktor wrote in a journal where he could express himself. The emotions and attitudes he shared is art in the form of writing.
Other themes- literature used to influence deep thought and crucial thinking. ex: After the monster reads a book, he is able to further analyze the nature of his own existence.
Science, Religion, and Philosophy Connections
Role of Science- In Frankenstein, Shelley shows the relationship between scientist and discovery. Victor longed to create life, yet never appeared to consider the possible implications of his work, or why he longed to create life. Today, scientists may not always consider the effects of their discoveries. Also, Victor shows that science isn’t all that is needed to progress in the field. Victor was faced with deciding what to do with the monster. Today, scientific discoveries may have many possible uses, both negative and positive, and the decision on how to use this science needs to be made.
Role of Religion- In the novel, Shelley addresses creation of another being by man. This could be showing that Victor Frankenstein attempts to “play God”, and create a new life. The problems and violence that arise from the monsters being could be implying that man, and more specifically scientists, attempting to control creation will suffer consequences.
Role of Philosophy- Philosophy in the novel is prominent, as it proves to be the foundation of Victor’s creation of life. Victor Frankenstein, as a student, was very interested in the study of natural philosophy. This branch of philosophy sparked his interest in the relationship between life and death. This interest in philosophy eventually led to the pursuit of creating life.
Role of Religion- In the novel, Shelley addresses creation of another being by man. This could be showing that Victor Frankenstein attempts to “play God”, and create a new life. The problems and violence that arise from the monsters being could be implying that man, and more specifically scientists, attempting to control creation will suffer consequences.
Role of Philosophy- Philosophy in the novel is prominent, as it proves to be the foundation of Victor’s creation of life. Victor Frankenstein, as a student, was very interested in the study of natural philosophy. This branch of philosophy sparked his interest in the relationship between life and death. This interest in philosophy eventually led to the pursuit of creating life.
Themes in Frankenstein
- The destruction accompanied by acquiring knowledge
- The power of creation in a natural world
- Personal guilt and regret rising from secrecy
- Ignorance is bliss
- Human injustice inflicted on outsiders
- The power of creation in a natural world
- Personal guilt and regret rising from secrecy
- Ignorance is bliss
- Human injustice inflicted on outsiders
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