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.