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This paper discusses the significane of the friendship between Henry Clerval and Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. The essay examines what, symbolically and physically, the friendship represents to Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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There is, of course, the theme that reflects the danger of playing God, as well as the theme of what can happen when love is rejected and it turns into
hatred and destruction. Then there is, of course, the aspect of the love/hate relationship between Victor Frankenstein, the scientist, and the Creature whom he has breathed life into.
Although the main thrust of Frankenstein is the idea of man playing God, and the love/hate relationship that Victor Frankenstein has against the Creature,
another interesting aspect of this book is the relationship between young Frankenstein and his friend, Henry Clerval. Although this relationship is certainly prominent in the course of the novel, it
has not been studied quite as intently as has the relationship between Victor and his Creature. The purpose of this paper is to explore that relationship between Victor and his
boyhood friend Henry, and to determine how it helps move the story along. Also included in this essay will be some thoughts about the nature of this "male relationship" between
Victor and Henry. Who is Henry Clerval When one first mentions the story of Frankenstein to someone who has never read the
book, the first reaction could be "mad scientist" or "ugly monster." Hollywood, if nothing else, has done a very good job of taking the Frankenstein legend and making it famous.
Others may also be aware that there is a girl involved; in the shape of Victors fianc?e Elizabeth. However, those who dont read Frankenstein may scratch their heads when confronted
with the character of Henry Clerval. Yet Henry is one of Victors few close friends and, in many ways, he is symbolic of Victors opposite self; the self that is
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