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A 3 page paper which compares Mary
Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” with the film version directed by James Whale. No
additional sources cited.
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3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAfrnkwh.rtf
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it is a novel about the dangers of scientific arrogance and perhaps even scientific knowledge. It is also a story about theological issues wherein man does not take responsibility for
his own actions. It can be perceived as a novel concerning the complexities of parenting and the abandonment of children. As we can readily see it is a story that
involves many different thematic elements. And, because of this it is perhaps perfect for turning into a film for there are numerous possibilities in terms of focus. The following paper
compares the "Frankenstein" novel with the film, directed by James Whale. Novel and Film As mentioned, the novel by Shelley is a very complex and intriguing novel. It
seems perfect for turning into a powerfully suspenseful film. However, the film directed by James Whale, created in 1931, is one that relies solely on horror and fear. In most
ways there is no resemblance to the original novel at all. The films main character, Frankenstein, is not even given the same name. In Shelleys novel we have Victor Frankenstein.
In Whales film we have Henry Frankenstein and another character is given the name Victor. In Whales film we also have Frankensteins fianc? who is no longer his relative in
any sense, which is the case in the novel. One similarity regarding the novel and the film involves the main characters fascination with science. In the film we have
a man who is determined to play God, a fact that is also seen in the novel. However, the Frankenstein in the film never turns from this fascination. He always
appears as an elderly man who is consumed and obsessed with such thoughts and is incredibly happy when he accomplishes his dream. He is an obsessive individual who never stops
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