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Frankenstein: Evil, Fear, and Conflict Once I falsely hoped to meet with beings who, pardoning my outward form, would love me…But now crime has degraded me beneath the meanest animal…I cannot believe that I am the same creature…But it is even so; the fallen angel becomes a malignant devil” (280). As can be seen in this quote by the monster, Mary Shelley, in her major theme, explores the development of evil in an …

…fear of death, and whether evil is caused by continuous rejection by society are three of the themes explored in this novel. They are part of what makes the novel appealing to readers and are as relevant to today’s concern as they were when it was written. Its themes are universal and address age-old questions as to the consequences of actions begun in what seems to be good intentions but ultimately end in disaster.