Interpretation of Frankenstein through Galvanism
In the world of literary fiction, the truth and boundaries set by the scientific world help maintain the integrity of the work. Even though Frankenstein is a work of fiction, Mary Shelley uses real experiments, particularly those of Luigi Galvani and Giovanni Aldini, to shape Victor’s work. How does exploring galvanism allow us to see Frankenstein in a different light and how is galvanism still used today? This webpage is aimed at exploring galvanism to better explain the scientific details that inspired Victor to reanimate the dead. Explore it now!