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    Frankenstein uses Gothic elements like the Gothic double, where the monster represents the dark double of Frankenstein that torments him. The essay discusses how Mary Shelley incorporates the idea of the Gothic double in Frankenstein by having the monster represent Frankenstein's dark creation that comes to haunt and pursue him as a result of his scientific ambitions going too far. It explores their characters and relationship as an example of the Gothic literary device of the double.

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    Frankenstein uses Gothic elements like the Gothic double, where the monster represents the dark double of Frankenstein that torments him. The essay discusses how Mary Shelley incorporates the idea of the Gothic double in Frankenstein by having the monster represent Frankenstein's dark creation that comes to haunt and pursue him as a result of his scientific ambitions going too far. It explores their characters and relationship as an example of the Gothic literary device of the double.

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    Gothic Double in Frankenstein

    1. Introduction.
    2. What is Gothic? What is the Gothic double? Historical context. Shelley.
    3. The Gothic elements in Frankenstein.
    4. The character of Frankenstein.
    5. The character of Creation.
    6. How the idea of the Double relates the two.
    7. Other examples.
    8. Conclusion.

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