Frankenstein Meets Lacan: Desire and Discourse in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
Abstract
This presentation looks at Frankenstein's creature and his predicament by analyzing three manifestations of the creature: the creature as demon; the creature as the Other; and the creature as the Shadow. In each of these instances, language and the lack of fulfillment of desire function as the medium through which the creature becomes a monster.
Suggested Citation
Laura Hamblin. "Frankenstein Meets Lacan: Desire and Discourse in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"" Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature. Utah Valley University. Jan. 2004.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/laura_hamblin/1
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