Mary Shelley’s literary influences during her childhood reflect in her writing through themes of creation, identity, and the natural world found in "Frankenstein." Surrounded by intellectual discussions at home, particularly with her parents—philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft—Shelley was exposed to revolutionary ideas of the Enlightenment. These ideas prompted her to question the boundaries of human existence and morality. The interplay between science and romanticism in her work exemplifies her unique perspective shaped by her early experiences, invoking profound reflections on responsibility and the consequences of innovation.