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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:anime
gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Mary_Shelley
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Alphonse_Frankenstein
gptkb:William_Frankenstein
gptkb:Justine_Moritz
gptkb:Henry_Clerval
gptkb:Elizabeth_Lavenza
gptkb:M._Waldman
gptkb:Agatha_De_Lacey
gptkb:Felix_De_Lacey
M. Krempe
De Lacey
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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initially mixed
now considered a classic
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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gptkb:organization
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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influenced horror genre
questions the nature of humanity
addresses themes of ambition and hubris
examines the consequences of isolation
explores ethical implications of scientific advancement
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gptkbp:genre
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Gothic fiction
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:Author
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:award
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Prometheus myth
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Victor_Frankenstein
gptkb:Frankenstein's_monster
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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epistolary
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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“ Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“ I am alone and miserable; man will not associate with me.”
“ I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel.”
“ The world was to me a secret which I desired to divine.”
“ You are my creator, but I am your master; obey!”
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gptkbp:published_by
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1818
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gptkbp:publisher
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gptkb:Lackington,_Hughes,_Harding,_Mavor_&_Jones
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Europe
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gptkbp:symbolism
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the duality of man
the pursuit of knowledge
isolation and alienation
light and fire
the monster as a reflection of humanity
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gptkbp:theme
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creation and responsibility
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Frankenstein
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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