Part 1 of our exploration of *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley. In this Gothic masterpiece, Shelley challenges us to think deeply about the limits of human ambition, the consequences of creation, and the role of isolation in shaping our identity. Today, we’ll begin our analysis of the first six chapters, where the foundations of these themes are laid through the character of Victor Frankenstein and the early stages of his life. 

 Part 2 of our journey through *Frankenstein*. These chapters mark a pivotal shift in the novel, as Victor’s creation—the monster—begins his own journey, and the consequences of Victor’s decisions start to unfold. As we dive deeper into the text, we encounter new Gothic elements: murder, injustice, and, above all, the tragic consequences of abandonment. 

 Part 3 of our exploration of *Frankenstein*. In these chapters, we witness the monster’s growing awareness of his isolation and the increasing tension between creator and creation. The themes of responsibility, loneliness, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding scientific discovery deepen as Shelley pushes both Victor and the monster toward an inevitable confrontation. 

 Part 4 of our journey through *Frankenstein*. As we approach the climax of the novel, Victor is faced with the consequences of his decisions, and the tension between creator and creation reaches its breaking point. In these chapters, Mary Shelley brings together the themes of revenge, isolation, and the destructive power of unchecked ambition. Victor’s moral dilemmas intensify as he wrestles with his responsibility as a creator.