Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is a gothic science fiction novel written in the Romantic era that focuses on the elements of life. The Romantic Era was triggered by changes in the social environment, notably the Industrial Revolution. It was a form of revolt against the scientific revolutions of the time by developing a form of literature that romanticized nature and gave it piety. This element of a fictionalized nature is a recurring element in Frankenstein and is used to reflect emotions, as a place of relaxation and as foreshadowing. Frankenstein also includes various other elements of romanticism, including strong emotions and an interest in ordinary people. Nature is a key element of Romanticism because the early Romantics emphasized the divine beauty they saw in nature. Mary Shelley uses the elements of nature to heighten her characters' emotions and create a safe space for reflection. She also addresses aspects of science and nature: “[Scientists] penetrate the recesses of nature and show how she works in her hiding places” (Shelley 33). In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley creates a science-based novel that goes too far. Many scientific experiments from the early 1800s provide an excellent historical basis for Frankenstein. Biomedical testing that began during the continuing studies of human anatomy and the natural world is an important element of nature that is commonly used. to reflect and complement human emotions. After William's death, as Victor returns to Geneva to speak to his father, "the sky was darkened and [soon] the rain was falling slowly in large drops" (Shelley 62). reflects Victor's sad attitude and as the storm breaks... middle of paper ...... common people Mary Shelley writes that most common people have fallen from power and wealth. of romanticism and refers to previous literature. The elements of romance and nature in Frankenstein, these elements give suspense and literary value to the novel. Nature is used as a divine figure that controls and empowers the emotions of Victor and the creature. It is used differently for each character, creating a contrast between the two throughout the novel. The romantic elements give the novel a literary value and cultural identity that distinguishes it from other novels of the time, while also lending it to the creation of the science fiction genre. Works Cited Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft. Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus: With Connections. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1999. Print.