“…as exquisite and divine a retreat as Pandæmonium appeared to the dæmons of hell after their sufferings in the lake of fire.” (pg. 121)
In the epic poem Paradise Lost by John Milton, Pandæmonium is the capital of Hell. It is here that Satan and all of his peers reign supremely over those that are inferior in the underworld. Surrounding the palace at the capital’s center is said to be the Lake of Hellfire, the place where tormented souls are cast. Shelley references this place as being a safe haven for Frankenstein's creation because he is as much of a monster as the demons who reside there.
"Pandemonium." Online Etymology Dictionary. Web. 13 Aug. 2009. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=pandemonium&searchmode=none
"What is the Truth About Hell Fire?" The Bible Truth About Hades and Hell Fire. Web. 13 Aug. 2009. http://www.thetruthabouthell.net/
Photo Credit: Pandemonium. Digital image. Web. 13 Aug. 2009. http://roma.theoffside.com/files/2007/10/pandemonium2.JPG
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