Romantic literature, in its very essence, attempts to address the topic of human nature (Wang, 2011). Both Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick", being romantic texts, each offer their own perspective on the true essence of humanity. Although their perspectives are largely similar due to the era in which they originated, both argue that humanity possesses an excessive pride in the desire to overcome one's limitations that is capable of immense devastation and corruption to others ( Penguin Group, 2011; Ross, 2001). , are also somewhat different in terms of the characters' ability to recognize the harm they cause (eNotes.com, 2010; Macmillan Publishers Ltd., 2010), a separating factor that differentiates how destructive each author believes they can be human nature (Kim, 2011). Starting from the similarities that "Frankenstein" and "Moby-Dick" possess in terms of reflections on the human condition, the protagonists of each, Victor and Ahab respectively, both possess an evident arrogance that leads them to elevate themselves to the role of God in desire to take control of their surroundings (Penguin Group USA, 2011; Ross, 2001). This quality is evident in Victor especially during the early stages of the novel where he wishes to overcome natural limitations by removing death from the world (Harris, 2008). As literary scholar Michael Cummings (2009) explains, “Victor Frankenstein believes he has the right as a scientist to pursue truth and knowledge even when his quest ventures into the domain of the divine.” However, because Victor's pride in himself causes him to possess this belief, he subsequently fails to consider the moral impact of his activities and thus his creation ultimately destroys dest......middle of paper... ...kenstein, viewed 11 and 12 November 2011,• Ross, J, 2001, Moby Dick Themes, viewed 11 and 12 November 2011,• Shelly, M, 1831, 'Frankenstein', in Shelly, M, Stoker, B and Stevenson, R. Frankenstein; Dracula; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Signet Classics), published 1978 by New American Library Inc., New York. • Shmoop Editorial Team, 2008, Queequeg in Moby-Dick, viewed November 12, 2011, • SparkNotes Editors, 2002, Moby-Dick: Context, viewed November 12, 2011,• Wang, C, 2011, On the Features of literature active romantic, seen in November 11, 2011,