Both by Ishiguro and Frankenstein by Shelley
are works of science . Madame in the former novel is reminiscent of Victor Frankenstein in the
latter because both characters represent creators to their creations (whether or not that is
literally true) and other characters in the novels seek answers from both Madame and
Victor.
Let's start with Frankenstein. Victor builds a
creature from the body parts of the dead and brings the creature to life. Horrified by what he
deems his monster, Victor abandons his creation; the creature must then fend for itself, almost
like a baby, and learn how to function in the world around him. Eventually, the creature learns
language by observing the De Lacey family and begins to read. Among other symbolic texts like
Paradise Lost, the creature reads a journal written by Victor. He learns
about how he was made, and this makes the creature believe Victor may have some answers for him
that might help him make sense of his identity. He also...
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