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"What's Wrong With Extinction?" with Claire Colebrook

Acid Horizon

CHAPTER

The Creator and the Creature: Themes of Identity in Frankenstein

This chapter explores the complex relationship between creator and creature in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', examining themes of monstrosity, identity, and the quest for recognition. It also discusses existential questions regarding human nature and the responsibilities inherent in creation, with reflections on Shelley's 'The Last Man' and its portrayal of humanity's decline.

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