The Mythological Archetypal Analysis of Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein

Authors

  • Ruonan Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/tyrw6651

Keywords:

Marry Shelly; Victor Frankenstein; Mythological Archetypal Criticism.

Abstract

Marry Shelly, a female writer of the 19th century, is known as the mother of science fiction. Her composition, Frankenstein, is considered as significant science fiction, which paves the road for the development of science fiction. The mythological archetypes could be found in Victor Frankenstein, the hero of Frankenstein, such as Doctor Faustus, Prometheus, and Adam. The figure of Victor Frankenstein is to be read based on the Mythological Archetypal Criticism.

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Published

17-03-2026

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How to Cite

Liu, R. (2026). The Mythological Archetypal Analysis of Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(3), 35-42. https://doi.org/10.54691/tyrw6651