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  • Allegorical interpretation of Clerval's role as a humanist counterpoint to Victor Frankenstein's scientific ambition.
  • Analysis of Clerval's thematic relevance to contemporary bioethics and medical humanities.

    • Main Results:

    • Clerval serves as a crucial humanist foil, contrasting Victor Frankenstein's unchecked scientific pursuits.
    • An allegorical reading reveals Clerval as a symbol of ethical considerations often sidelined in scientific advancement.
    • Clerval's character underscores the novel's enduring message about the responsibilities inherent in both scientific and humanistic endeavors.

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    • Henry Clerval's character provides essential insights for contemporary biomedical scientists and medical humanists.
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    • Re-evaluating Clerval's role enhances our understanding of the novel's complex ethical and humanistic dimensions.