Frankenstein

"Study had before secluded me from the intercourse of my fellow-creatures, and rendered me unsocial," (page 45) The literary device of theme is used also in the work. Theme provides a meaning to the work which can be universal and allow for readers to understand or find a connection. In Frankenstein, one of the themes invovles seclucsion and isolation. Furthermore, the sense of not belonging, either to a community or to one's own sense of self. The theme is effectively portrayed in this one quote because it provides the fact that Victor had secluded himself from the rest of the world, even his advisors who lived and breathed philosophy and sciences. In my small group, we discussed why Victor told the story of his creation and the point of it being told to Robert. We came to the conclusion that Victor is implying to Robert that if studies alienate you from the world, then don't do it. It is not human to focus on only one thing, and it will negatively affect yourself. The isolation also provides a glimpse of the reoccuring characteristic of Victor. He tends to pull away from society, mostly because he feels he does not fit in at the moment. Another time he does this is when Justine dies, and he decides to go into the mountains.