This document is a student paper discussing themes in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. It explores how revenge creates tragedy for both Victor Frankenstein and the monster he creates. It also examines how revenge gives both characters purpose. The paper analyzes major themes like nature vs. science, social acceptance, and applies queer theory to interpret the text from a different perspective.

1.  E-C-201 The Romantic Literature
 By jumani pooja
 Roll no 07
 M.A. Sem 2
 Bhavnagar university
 Bhavnagar
 2011-12

2. Themes of Revenge
• In Frankenstein, revenge becomes the solution
for both victor and his monster.

3. A. How does revenge create tragedy in
Frankenstein?
B. Who started it? Who finished it?
C. How does revenge give both the monster and
victor a purpose in life?
D. So, the story ends with the monster declaring
he’s going to do die. But we never actually see
that happen. What is the effect of this?

4.  Nature as a revitalist
 Call of duty
 Nature vs. Science (the natural vs. the unnatural)
 Repetition of the use of Heaven
 Inside vs. outside
 Passion
 Social acceptance and Belonging

5.  Another major theme in Frankenstein deal with
queer theory.
 In queer theory, the text in Frankenstein is
examined from a different standpoint.