“…how many things are we upon the brink of becoming acquainted, if cowardice and carelessness did not restrain our inquiries.”
Shelley, pg 55
Frankenstein ch. 1-13
Enthusiast of the mysterious
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Enthusiast of the mysterious
“…how many things are we upon the brink of becoming acquainted, if cowardice and carelessness did not restrain our inquiries.”
Shelley, pg 55
© 2026 Calista's Site
Theme by Anders Noren — Up ↑
Hi Calista,
I really enjoyed this entry as the picture you included to show the medical knowledge was super unique, great find!
I wonder if Frankenstein may have considered phrenology in building his creature, or if Mary Shelley had any belief in it. Also, it’s interesting that you found this before we read of it in “Jane Eyre,” in which it appeared that Rochester was lacking in the area of benevolence, though the events after Jane left Thornfield seem to say otherwise about his character. This may reveal that Charlotte Bronte, at least, did not put any stock in phrenology.