family and kinship

 family and kinship

From the letters, it is identifiable that Robert Walton is focused on discovering new ideals beyond human cognition. Through embracing a journey to the north pole in the discovery of a shorter sea route linking the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, the thematic idea of thinking beyond human ability s made clear in the life of Walton. Furthermore, there is an ongoing need for companionship, which at last fails, and Walton is composed to reach his desired destination. From the letters where constant communication between Walton and his sister in England, it is identifiable that there exists a close kinship and blood ties between the two, as Walton feels the need to update her sister on his new developments.

In chapter one of the text, family and kinship are reflected as a pivotal aspect of the success of Walton. A narrative of the Swiss family where Frankstein is raised shows the essence of having a healthy family, which is well established to curb any form of incapacitation, especially in hindering the dreams and visions of its members.  A narrative of how Frankstein ends up putting his family intact through religion and embracing philanthropy. Through the case of Elizabeth Lavenza, a better understanding of Frankstein in giving a fortune to the poor is well understood in the way he adopts the girl and makes her a member of their family Victor the son to Frankstein is provided a new friend and a sister. The reaction of the family best explains the need for being generous to the less fortunate and providing excellent welfare to the needy.

In chapter two, young Victor is overlooked by the Reader in an attempt to explain his “thirst in knowledge” Metaphorically; the quest for knowledge in victor is compared to madness. However, the presence of Elizabeth is crucial to Victor as she helps in cooling temperamental Victor hence enabling him to have what he refers to as a graceful childhood day. Elizabeth in the text is symbolic as her role is similar to that of women in the pre modernism era, which was characterized by the characters she plays in restoring peace in Victor as well as helping victor to compose himself during his school work. Victor shows a high propensity in the Franksteisn due to his beckoning elegance in education and other forms of formal knowledge. Victor is a standout in the family, which overwhelms Frankstein with his capacity to become one of the best academic greats. As the son of Caroline, a continuity in the family based on competence in life is well depicted.

Chapter three is marked by the death of Caroline, whose last words are based on uniting Victor and Elizabeth to marriage. A premonition is determined as at first Caroline decides to include Elizabeth in their family and make her a good friend to her son Victor. The disease is detected as a dangerous natural aspect that robs the Frankensteins, their beloved one. The ability of the younger generation to combat the Scarlet fever symbolizes their ability to conquer life challenges, and they are well prepared and equipped by their parents before the actual period. Victor ends up being engulfed in the dilemma of joining his university studies in Germany and leave his family in Switzerland. At this point in his life, it is meaningful, especially by using his strong decision-making skills to ensure that he joins his tertiary education despite the absence of his friend Clerval who is restrained by his father. In the end, Víctor ends up contacting his lecturer in Natural Philosophy who is essential in guiding him through a better scientific understanding of nature.

Chapter four of the text clarifies how Victor develops a strong love for science, whereby he abandons his family in Geneva for two years. It thus defines the defects in his intimate character, which puts him away from society. His loss of social contact costs him on failure to inform his Lecturer in his new endeavor in the science of epiphany, which later turns out toxic to him. However, he thinks that his family will also understand his role and activity during his time in Germany. Knowledge to Victor is more essential in propagating new developments that are based on improving their welfare. Altruism is lethal to Victor’s obsession and thereby demeans his high prospects to the society through his amid selfish character, which earns him a total failure. Victor is engulfed with high hopes to conquer science and ends up in despair from his role. The principle of life is the major accomplishment made by Victor, which ends up being more essential in realizing the enemies of progress, which are fear and carelessness.

Concerning the text, symbolism is used as a premonition, especially in hinting similar future precedence’s, which will become more crucial and sensational to the society. For instance, a case of a healthy family of Frankstein symbolizes the childhood of Victor, which, however, ends up being personal. Adoption of orphaned Elizabeth is critical in ensuring a rapid strengthening of the Frankstein family. The role of Caroline in the family is well articulated as opposed to that of Frankstein in mentoring a future male figure who will look after the family. However, it reflects a matriarchal society where the females in the texts end up being more responsible for issues concerning the family.

Furthermore, symbolism is also experienced through the letters at the beginning of the text, which shows the quest of Robert Walton towards discovery. A similar pursuit prevails through victor on how to incorporate scientific knowledge to achieve a better understanding of science. The imperfect nature of essential humans to have determination in pursuing goals is experienced in the letter as Walton is to acquire acquaintances to accompany him in the journey. Furthermore, in victor’s case, Clerval is nervous about a new educational trip to Germany, which is discouraged by his father.

Metaphor is used to show how the pre-modern society s marked by amid challenges towards development. For instance, the presence of a malady symbolizes a downfall and predation of a generation that is weak, thus robbing off Caroline. The death of Caroline is also metaphorical as it prevails when his son and Elizabeth are capable of standing by their own feet. A transition of a generation to another is seen. From a more religious and philanthropist society to a scientific age is experienced. The evolution of culture is detected, showing the gradual development of the ideals held by people in society. From a selfless society to a selfish society which is based on personal efforts to acquire status in the society. The new generation is more patriarchal as men are evidenced in now assuming the prestigious roles while women attend the household chores. Caroline ends up as a wise character after finding out a soft-spoken Elizabeth for his son, who is temperamental and egocentric.

A satire in the text is evidenced as Victor attempts to create life, and on the other side, his close kin William dies. Nature challenges the curiosity depicted by victor on how he had a fragile ability to restore life over his relative. The establishment of science in the text ends up toxic, especially as it turns out more destructive than it was earlier thought to society. More sufferings, unlike more comfort, are experienced in the community hence showing amid negativity in science. A monster narrative is evidenced as Victor attempts to explain the unique features of the beautiful creature he intends to create in the name of God. However, it hyperbolically emanates a significant failure towards attaining the expected outcomes, but instead, death is all that is experienced.

In conclusion, it is determined from the text that there exist significant differences between the respective generations based on outstanding features, which enhances more development and increased welfare to humanity. However, the last generation in the text, which characterizes the scientific age shows amid failure in progress due to their curiosity and willingness to challenge nature. The essence of having limits when challenging view is noted in the text by having the case of Walton and Victor, respectively, experiencing obstacles during their respective endeavors. Over confidence is detrimental to progress in the two texts, thus inducing failure of h. The texts are useful in reinforcing the audience on the essence of respecting nature and letting nature take its own control.