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Famous Quotes from Frankenstein: Lit Lovers Link Party

August 13, 2015 by Meet Brenda 6 Comments

Frankenstein is one of the classic horror stories that has survived the ages. Readers love a tale of a crazy mad scientist and experiments gone wrong. A new movie adaptation of the classic tale will be released in November (which is kind of an odd time for a horror movie. Why not October?) and will focus more on the tale of the doctor than his monster, which should be interesting.

Frankenstein is also one of the few horror tales written by a woman that is still celebrated today. Mary Shelley’s creative ingenuity inspired thousands of other horror stories and is one of the most famous monster mad-scientists stories to date. That is a pretty impressive resume for a writer.

In honor of Mary Shelley and the new movie coming out, today’s Lit Lovers features famous quotes from Frankenstein.

Frankenstein is one of the best horror tales. But you don't have to read the entire story. These 12 famous quotes from Frankenstein sum it all up nicely.

12 Famous Quotes from Frankenstein that Summarize the Story in Less than 300 Words

What I like about old stories like this is how formal the writing is. Shelley uses a lot of “thees” and “thous” and her phrasing is magical. I appreciate how writing was more of an expressive art form back then than it is now.

If you don’t have time to read the whole novel, these famous quotes from Frankenstein summarize the main points.

Frankenstein is one of the best horror tales. But you don't have to read the entire story. These 12 famous quotes from Frankenstein sum it all up nicely.

“The world was to me a secret which I desired to divine.”

“I feel my heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven, for nothing contributes so much to tranquillize the mind as a steady purpose — a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.”

A mind of moderate capacity which closely pursues one study must infallibly arrive at great proficiency in that study.”

“Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.”

“We are fashioned creatures, but half made up.”

“Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded.”

“How mutable are our feelings, and how strange is that clinging love we have of life even in the excess of misery!”

Frankenstein is one of the best horror tales. But you don't have to read the entire story. These 12 famous quotes from Frankenstein sum it all up nicely.

“Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it.”

“‘Oh! Be men, or be more than men. Be steady to your purposes and firm as a rock. This ice is not made of such stuff as your hearts may be; it is mutable and cannot withstand you if you say that it shall not. Do not return to your families with the stigma of disgrace marked on your brows. Return as heroes who have fought and conquered and who know not what it is to turn their backs on the foe.'”

“I trembled, and my heart failed within me; when, on looking up, I saw, by the light of the moon, the daemon at the casement.”

“I looked upon the sea; it was to be my grave.”

Frankenstein is one of the best horror tales. But you don't have to read the entire story. These 12 famous quotes from Frankenstein sum it all up nicely.

Lit Lovers Link PartyRead the rainbow by adding these bright books with yellow covers to your TBR pile!

Now it is time for YOU!  All posts linked up will be shared and pinned by me! Link your neglected book and quote posts for some extra juice! We’re here every Thursday.

Remember, you can link up as many book or quote-related posts as you want! 

As always, I will feature my favorite link-up in next week’s Lit Lover’s edition. When you share your post with me, you agree to for me to use one image from your post in next week’s LL. I will also pin all link-ups to the new Lit Lover’s Pinterest board and send you weekly link-up reminders so you can keep joining in.

If you want to be added as a contributor to the Lit Lover’s group board, just send me an e-mail at Brenda at dailymayo.com with your Pinterest user name.

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I'm Brenda. I'm a writer and a reader.
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Comments

  1. Julie says

    August 13, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Ooh what a great selection of quotes from such a classic creepy book!

    Reply
  2. Verushka says

    August 13, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I sometimes find language like this very dense, which takes away from my enjoyment of the book, in a way. But, then, there are moments like in the quotes you posted when it’s crystal clear what the author meant and just simply lovely writing.

    Reply
    • Meet Brenda says

      August 19, 2015 at 3:00 PM

      I do find it is harder to read and I get tired faster from this sort of reading. It’s not precisely “binge” reading, but I like the mental challenge sometimes.

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth the Evil Overlord says

    August 13, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Great idea for a theme; it’s one of the few classics I’ve read. Have you seen the show Penny Dreadful on Showtime? It’s creepy and they incorporated a Dr. Frankenstein character as well as two creatures he created in the first series. I haven’t watched the new season, so I don’t know how they carried on that storyline.

    Reply
    • Meet Brenda says

      August 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM

      I haven’t, but it sounds like something I would like! I’ll have to check it out!

      Reply
  4. Natalie Patalie says

    August 13, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    I still need to read Frankenstein! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply

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Meet Brenda
Meet Brenda
Writer, Editor, Blogger, Book Nerd
I'm Brenda. I'm a writer and a reader.
Daily Mayo is all about having fun while reading, without rules! If you love books as much as I do, join the DM Book Lover's Club to keep up with the latest in the book world and get the DM Book Club Reading List.
Come get to know me and let's talk books!
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