“…that haughty fierceness, which the martyrs of old are said to have possessed.” (pg. 248)
A martyr is a person who willingly suffers death as an alternative to renouncing his or her religious beliefs. Throughout history there have been numerous martyrs all testifying to a range of different religions. Martyrdom doesn’t necessarily have to be affiliated with religion, but can involve sacrifice for a certain cause. Some of the most recognizable martyrs in history include Jesus Christ, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. Shelley classifies Frankenstein as a martyr after he changes his life around and devotes himself to the pursuit of the Creature.
"Martyr Definition." Dictionary.com. Web. 14 Aug. 2009. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/martyr
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