Frankenstein: The Fierce Nonacceptance of the Creature

      Throughout the entirety of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, I take note of the fierce unacceptance of the creature.  Believing the hideous creature to be inherently evil, Victor and the rest of the humans that the creature encounters flee from him in utter terror.  Upon finding the books in the forest, even the creature understands that he is "dependent on none, and related to none" (Shelley, 91).  Now, the creature has an extreme hatred of self as he discovers humankind's rejection of him.  Even his creator, Victor Frankenstein, shows no compassion to the creation that he gave life.  The creature reasons that if even his own creator is gusted by him, then he must be a work of Satan.  I believe that it is this loneliness and self-hatred that motivates the creatures to ask for a companion.  This would put an end to the creature's murderes, and also an end to his loneliness.

Frankenstein: Similarities between Victor and the Creature

       As I near the middle of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, I find similarities between the creature and its creator, Victor Frankenstein.  Although Victor thinks his creation as pure evil, there are undoubtedly similar traits shared among the two.  Firstly, although for different purposes, the pair have a hunger to obtain knowledge.  Victor describes "days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue" spent attempting to assemble his creation (Shelley, 31).  The monster yearns to educate himself in French to approach the humans.  Both seek knowledge to achieve a successful and beneficial end.  Next, the two find themselves to be lonely individuals.  Victor Frankenstein, though having a family and college professors, does not seem to have any close friends.  Instead of socializing with those living on the college campus, Victor devotes his time and energy to establishing his creation.  In comparison to Victor, the creature's loneliness seems to be far more extreme and quite sad.  The creature has absolutely no one.  Abandoned by his creator, the creature is presented as a hideous monster, shunned by all of humanity for his vile appearance.

Frankenstein: Prediction

     Although the town thinks Justine to be William's murderer, my opinion differs.  To begin, Justine's character flaw seems to be that she is completely honest.  Moreover, Justine genuinely did not know how William's necklace got in her pocket, and plainly tells the judge she has no idea who would frame her.  In my opinion, I believe that Frankenstein's creature committed the murder and then framed Justine.  I assume the creature's intelligence and giant build gives him the ability to pursue such an act.  The creature's motive was most likely vengeance.  In greater depth, the monster was abandoned by his "father".  Because of this, the creature went after the people that his creator actually loved and cared about.  During the trial, Justine recalls that while she was sleeping, "steps disturbed her, and she awoke" (Shelley, 59).  I predict this to be the sneaky steps of the creature.  Now, Justine confessed a lie, and will be put to death because of that false confession.  The only reasonable explanation of William's death and Justines framing was to hurt the loved ones of Victor Frankenstein.

Frankenstein: Foreshadowing

     Throughout the first part of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, several details seem to hint at future events.  This foreshadowing suggests that the creature will be more intelligent and clever than its creator, Victor Frankenstein.  To start,  the creature gains total eloquence in only two short years.  This already proves the creature's greater intelligence since it takes humans nearly until their teenage years to speak in a learned manner.  Also, upon its birth, the monster finds ways to live after being abandoned by Frankenstein.  Next, in the letter, R. Waldon mentions seeing "the shape of a man, but apparently of gigantic stature, sitting in the sledge, and guiding the dogs" (Shelley, 8).  Waldon then recalls seeing a "man in so wrecked a condition" (Shelley, 9).  Assuming that the creature is the first traveler and Victor is the second, the creature has successfully made it through the icy ocean while Victor looses his team of dogs and almost drowns.  With these events, I predict that Frankenstein will be outsmarted by his creation.

Frankenstein: The Development of the Creature

       From chapters five through twelve, in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the creature intellectually develops immensely.  This monstrosity of a man goes from having all characteristics of a toddler, to obtaining the ways of a learned adult.  Moreover, after the birth of the monster, Victor describes how his creation "muttered some inarticulate sounds, while a grin wrinkled his cheeks" (Shelley, 35).  These actions are similar to that of a small child: curious and ignorant of the world.  When Victor leaves the creature, he must fend for himself.  The creature eventually find a cottage where he begins to learn human language and gain knowledge simply by observing humans.  By chapter twelve, the creature has acquire such skill that he can properly communicate and interact with humans.  The whole process resembles child development in a much more accelerated manner.

Frankenstein: Comparison between R. Waldon and Victor Frankenstein

     In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the similarities between R. Waldon and Victor Frankenstein proves to be a significance aspect of the work.  If Frankenstein had not seen himself in the youthful and determined R. Waldon.  The pair's common personality is what sets the scene for the story of Frankenstein to be told.  First off, the two both come from extremely prosperous families.  With this wealth, the men have the funding needed to satisfy their hunger for glory through scientific discovery.  Moving on, through the perils of the quest for glory, the two have loving sisters who are concerned and long to hear of how their brothers conditions are.  However, Waldon has a close and friend-like relationship with his beloved sister.  Frankenstein has an almost romantic love for his sister. Also, both men are seemingly lonely and longing for a companion.  I believe this character trait is what allows the two to become so intrigued by each other.  Frankenstein's recognition of himself in R. Waldon is precisely what prompts him to warn of the consequence to come from seeking a scientific kind of glory.  Frankenstein hopes that the gratification of (his) wishes may not be a serpent to sting (him), as (his) has been" (Shelley, 13).  With this, the tale told by Victory Frankenstein serves to warn R. Waldon of the danger to come in the near future if he should continue his quest.  The common ground of the two provide for the story to be told in a logical and witty way.

Frankenstein: Common Assumptions

      After the first few chapters of the popular Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, I find myself totally taken back by the actual story line and other details of this popular piece of literature.  In our culture, the character of Frankenstein portrays a rather green, frightening, and bloodthirsty monster  These past few days have taught me that everything I knew about Frankenstein is, in fact, completely inaccurate.  Firstly, the big, ugly monster, commonly assumed as Frankenstein, is not actually named Frankenstein.  Also, this monstrosity of a man is a green creature that possesses "yellow skin scarcely covering the work of muscles...and hair was of a lustrous black and flowing" (Shelley, 35).  Overall, I am genuinely shocked by the story line of the text.  I honestly thought the creature was created by a hermit-like, mad scientist wishing to invent a being capable of extreme destruction.  My assumptions turned out to be the exact opposite of the reality of the story.  Actually Victor Frankenstein, a college student, with a hunger for glory, creates this monster on a college campus.  Instead of being proud like I simply guessed, Victor Frankenstein appears regretful and fearful of his creation.  These actual happenings have given me a new sense of the character called Frankenstein, and have created an eagerness to discover the outcome of Victor Frankenstein brainchild.