Frankenstine and such

Frankenstein presents a range of philosophies that cannot be supported by one text or another. A large portion of Rousseau’s philosophy is based on the fact that humans cannot survive without the support of others and a social structure. Both Victor and the Monster seek social support because humans are naturally social and feel lonely and depressed when they are on their own. Rousseau also sees societal knowledge and scientific advancement as absolutely evil, but humans are only truly happy when they communicate with each other and engage in mental stimulation. Victor’s experiment turned evil because he kept his knowledge secret for personal glory and alienates himself from society with his selfishness.
Hobbes shows the natural condition of humans to be violent and destructive of one another. While both Victor and the Monster resort to violence they are both naturally benevolent and peaceful, because they both avoid conflict when they can. The Laventian structure does not make either of their lives more peaceful because they are both rejected by society.