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Max T, Monica, Daniel  "The abrupt sides of vast mountains were before me; the icy wall of the glacier overhung me; a few shattered pines were scattered around...these sublime and magnificent scenes...elevated me from all littleness of feeling; and although they did not remove my grief, they subdued and tranquilised [sic.] it," (Shelley 86).
 * Battle between science & nature
 * Book-wide conflict between (destructive) scientific knowledge and (sublime and idyllic) nature. Romantic authors promote nature in such a manner.
 * Nature portrayed as being idyllic and uplifting - Victor escapes into nature to find harmony and sanctuary from the science-induced troubles of his life
 * And science is depicted as being ultimately destructive - Walton's quest to the north, Victor's creation of the monster...
 * Victor ends up destroying his mind, his family, and ultimately himself

"A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me. No father could claim the gratitude of his child so completely as I should deserve theirs...renew life where death had apparently devoted the body to corruption...**but my eyes were insensible to the charms of nature**," (Shelley 48-49).

 For example, "I spent the following day roaming through the valley..abrupt sides of vast mountains...and the solemn silence of this glorious presence-chamber of imperial Nature was broken only by the brawling waves, or the fall of some vast fragment..." (Shelley 86).
 * An escape to serene destinations is a common feature of Romantic literature. In Frankenstein, both the Monster & Victor frequently escape to these types of places.
 * Shelley uses language that depicts the majesty and grandeur of the setting
 * Its use is accompanied with beneficial effects; another support of the Romantic theme of sublime nature


 * Definite elements of Gothic literature throughout the novel:
 * Such as the overall concept of grave-robbing - grotesque and depressing
 * The overall premise of the story is based on Gothic writing - often mysterious and dark and depressing in nature


 * The goodness of nature:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,-webkit-fantasy;">Victor born in purity and harmony with nature
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,-webkit-fantasy;">But later corrupted by experience and despair in his dealings with destructive science
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,fantasy;">Shows the glorification of the original, idealized self - the best self is the one most in harmony with nature

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">In Romantic literature, the authors prioritize the imaginary over logic. The notion that one can create a living being out of an assortment of body parts from a deceased being is the prime example.

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">Romantic authors often mention subjects such as the unreal, legends, or supernatural events. In //Frankenstein//, Mary Shelley drew from the legends of alchemy and the creation of life from inanimate objects. She utilized the Jewish folklore of a golem, "An artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means" ([|"WordNet Search"] ) as the basis for the creation of the Frankenstein monster.