The Blank Lend Theory In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
The blank slate theory is also seen in Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein. In Frankenstein, the monster starts out his life in loneliness and in a condition of disorientation. The creature says, “I began also to observe, with greater accuracy, the forms that surrounded me…” The monster’s experience is very representative of John Locke’s theory of mind as a blank slate. At first, he can barely perceive a leaf from a bird, but his senses gradually become regulated to his environment. He starts to distinguish the different sights and sounds based on his surroundings and the atmosphere. As the monster walks through the woods, he experiences new objects. He comes across foods to eat and drink. The monster is gaining more knowledge as he