Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley wrote the novel "
Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" in the early 19th century. The story explores themes of ambition, the quest for knowledge, and the consequences of man's hubris through the experiences of Victor Frankenstein and the monstrous creation of his own making. The opening of the book introduces Robert Walton, an ambitious explorer on a quest to discover new lands and knowledge in the icy regions of the Arctic. In his letters to his sister Margaret, he expresses both enthusiasm and the fear of isolation in his grand venture. As Walton's expedition progresses, he encounters a mysterious, emaciated stranger who has faced great suffering—furthering the intrigue of his narrative. In the end, this stranger tells his story of creation, loss, and the profound effects of seeking knowledge beyond human comprehension. The narrative is set up to suggest that those who dare to defy the natural order must confront difficult moral and emotional choices.
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