Frankenstein

isolation

rejected by society, lonely outsider, judged by appearance, isolated from humanity

“I am alone and miserable; man will not associate with me”

wants friendship, needs understanding, human emotions, desire to belong

“I desire the company of a man who could sympathise with me.”

warning about ambition, dangerous knowledge, regret, consequences of obsession

“Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge.”

not born evil, suffering changed him, rejection causes violence, corrupted innocence

“I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend.”

ambition turns to horror, fear of creation, rejection, expectations vs reality

“The beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.”

consumed by obsession, loss of humanity, isolated by ambition, unhealthy dedication

“I seemed to have lost all soul or sensation but for this one pursuit.”