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Frankenstein - Creature a personification of the Enlightenment? (1 Viewer)

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My teacher said that the Creature from Frankenstein is a personification of the Enlightenment, as he is the creation of science and speaks with reason

However, I can also find examples where he exhibits aspects of Romanticism - e.g. he displays emotions, appreciation of literature (Paradise Lost, Inferno) and feels a connection with nature

Should I argue one way or the other, or just omit it from my essay?

Similarly, do you think it is valid to argue that Roy (Blade Runner) is a personification of science and commercialism? I'm unsure about the latter...

Thanks!
 
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