Question

What role does nature play for victor in frankenstein?

Answer 1

The role of nature, in Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, presents itself as one of the major themes depicted throughout the novel. While Elizabeth is far more enamored by nature, "She busied herself with ... the sublime shapes of the mountains; the changes of the seasons; tempest and calm; the silence of winter, and the life and turbulence of our Alpine summers," Victor was far more enamored with science.

For example, when Victor first became overly interested in science, a lightning strike to a tree was responsible for peaking Victor's interest. Instead of being drawn to the natural elements of nature, Victor was drawn to the scientific aspects of it.