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Armoni MayesThe one part in the Frankenstein novel that really piked my interest is his so called relationship with the family of three that he had watched for over a year. He learned almost everything he needed to know from just simply watching them like how to read, speak, act. The monster also believed that these people were kind, so naturally he began to call him his friends, whether that was because of their generosity or because he had been watching them for a year we don't know.
This can be related to a scenerio that happens in today's day in age. Sometimes kids may want to join a group of people that interest them but can't because they are afraid of not fitting in. |
Makana McClellanFrankenstein, a novel written by Mary Shelley, incorporates many exiting scenarios. The one thing that sparked my interests is when the creature consciously saves the young girl from drowning. This action is surprising because his prior actions reveal a murderous creature, but this small act of kindness complexes his character.
I believe Shelley's purpose of this scene is to reveal the kindness in everyone, regardless of their history. Although the monster has committed monstrous acts including the murders of Victor Frankenstein's loved ones, the creature tries to be kind and save another's life instead of taking it. This also shows that people, no matter what, can change into something better. "I believe in the kindness of strangers." -Lana Del Rey |
Morgan NunesOne of the biggest issues in Shelley's Frankenstein that captured my attention was the monsters want for a companion or a female monster. Although he was a creature, he had similar feelings as a human and craved attention and acceptance just like any other person. Frankenstein himself and the society did not embrace the creature and made him feel even more like an outsider. The monster's looks, actions, and lack of a companion drew him to sadness and extreme loneliness.
Loneliness and not being accepted are two big issues in our world today as well. Just like in Frankenstein many children today are bullied and shunned from groups. The world around the monster evades him and makes him feel even more abandoned. In our current world children who feel neglected and abandoned often commit suicide or fall into depression. The subject of loneliness in Frankenstein stands out to me because it is seen in the world today as well. In the past year suicide rates have increased 60% which shows that this is an increasing issue. The monster throughout the book shows anger toward his creator for making him the way he is. "Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live?"(125), the monster calls out to Victor cursing him for creating such a hideously shunned individual. This shows that although he has many human qualities he is not accepted as a human and craves a companion, someone like him to feel wanted. |