How Does Mary Shelley Use Biblical Allusions In Frankenstein

This literary work Frankenstein by Mary Shelley has an abundance of allusions that correlate to the Bible. Mary wanted to showcase the principles of what it means to be a human with the novel Frankenstein. In order to understand Mary’s view on religion you have to know her background first. Shelley was an atheist who wanted to eliminate God in order to display self-realization in her novel Frankenstein. This is important on how this novel is supposed to come across to the reader because the biblical allusions in Frankenstein are relevant to how Mary Shelley wants the reader to think about God and the creation of life. We all know the biblical story of Adam and Eve and how God made Adam and once he became lonely God made him a mate, Eve. Well throughout Frankenstein, Victor acquires enough knowledge to have the capabilities to create life, but the man does not turn out to be good and pure. The Monster begins to want to have a female companion to come eat berries with, much like Adam wanted a companion. …show more content…
Victor Frankenstein , the creator of the monster, claims that he will be honored as a source of life. This claim alludes to the Bible because of the reflection on the creation of man. “A new species would bless me as its creator and source...No father could claim the gratitude of his child so completely as I should deserve theirs,” (Shelley 65). This quote showcases how Victor believes himself a God; he knows that he is the sole creator of his creature. This alludes to God and Adam and creation of a sole human being. Frankenstein displays himself as a man comparable to God. The monster displays himself as a tragic character, much like Adam and Lucifer. “It was a bold question,” (Shelley 77). This relates to the question of where life stems from and if it can be created