Both
novels contain elements of speculative . Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and 's
both explore various themes through characters that do not exist in the
real world. Frankenstein's creature is a supernatural figure, built from pieces of bodies and
animated via a process only Frankenstein understands. The clones at Hailsham are futuristic
beings that communicate a warning to readers about the potential dangers of medical and
technological advancement.
Both novels explore the internal lives of
supernatural beings. Both the creature and the clones have complex emotional lives and deep
intellects, just like the humans they are intended to imitate. The creature feels rejection and
abandonment deeply, and he is emotionally and psychologically damaged by the harshness he
undeservedly experiences. The clones are as full of potential for emotional connection and
expression as humans, and the art projects assigned to the clones as children demonstrate their
potential...
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