Frankenstein
Essay by 24 • December 30, 2010 • 513 Words (3 Pages) • 1,084 Views
"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a novel written in the romantic era about a monster created by a mad scientist, who roams around society only to realize his difference with the rest of the people. The creature, which many mistakes as the actual Frankenstein doesn't even have a name and is completely abandoned by not only the society but also his creator, Victor Frankenstein. The creature's search for acceptance that led to rejection from his world makes him the victim of the novel.
Victor should not have created the creature in the first place if his means of treating it was to abandon him and run away. In many ways the creature is like a child without a parent, or a parent who neglected his existence. The creature was born without knowing anything, and soon realizes the harsh realities that his creator has brought him. He was not taught right from wrong, but instead he needs to go through the painful process of learning everything through observation. This process is not easy to him as his awkward outward appearance make it impossible for him to interact with anyone. Like a child the monster becomes rebellious and angry the moment he finds out the truth. He isn't to be blamed because he had no guidance from the day he was created. The monster has no sense of direction and no sense of belonging with the rest of the society. His motivation also started off with good intentions until he learns of the truth in regards to his creator.
The creature kills only the people who Victor loves. Deep within the creature he does not have intentions to kill innocent people, as he is only driven by forces of anger brought to him through the realization of his creator's wrongdoings. The monster learns the terrible acts of humanity through his experiences of living in abandonment. He attempts to interact with people but his differences become a major obstacle. Stricken with grief, the monster has no choice but to seek
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