- The character of Frankenstein is shown to have strong affection for his parents. Frankenstein even goes as far as to say that his parents made his life. This is quite a sensible idea and fits with the possible conservative tradition of the gothic genre. This timid image of Frankenstein, that Shelley purveys comes into contrast with Frankensteins character later on in the novel. We learn that Frankenstein becomes bored of normal boundaries. This Frankenstein is before his fall much like the story of Prometheus.
- We also learn about Frankensteins childhood. He is from a wealthy family and is able to live life freely. However we find that he has had a fairly sheltered life. As readers find out, Frankestein shows interest in things which he should not. This sheltered life may be a reason for this. This idea of transgressing the normal boundaries is common within the gothic genre, this again supports the idea that gothic is a mostly conservative genre.
Interesting comments. What do you mean by gothic being a conservative genre?
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