The True Monster In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Many novels consist of a good guy and a bad guy, but who is the true victim? In Mary Shelley’s gothic novel Frankenstein the creature demonstrates that he is the true victim. To begin, the being has no one to relate to. Also, he does not have a family, and is not accepted by society. Therefore, Victor Frankenstein’s monster is the true victim throughout the novel.
On the surface Frankenstein and his monster share similarities. To start, both characters have a desire to create bonds with others. Frankenstein’s monster wants to befriend the DeLacey family. The creature has been watching the cottagers for many months now and as he explains his experience to Frankenstein, he says, “but when I contemplated the virtues of the cottagers, their amiable and benevolent dispositions, I persuaded myself that when they would become acquainted with my admiration of their virtues they would compassionate me and overlook my personal deformity” (Frankenstein 111). The monster wishes to make friends with the DeLacey family so he can be one step closer to feeling like a normal being, but …show more content…
For one, Frankenstein has a personal intimate relationship whereas the creature does not. Since Frankenstein’s monster is one of a kind and no other desires to be with him, the creation is lonely and wants a companion who he can love. The monster has asked his creator to make him a mate, which Frankenstein promises to do so. Unfortunately, Frankenstein does not keep his word. This results in Elizabeth’s death and the creature remaining lonely. On the contrary, Frankenstein has a mate. Elizabeth represents the light at the end of the tunnel for him. When Frankenstein is feeling down he returns to the thought of her being his wife after this issue with his creation has been cleared. Without Elizabeth he would not be able to move forewords because she keeps him intact, and that is all the creature
On the surface Frankenstein and his monster share similarities. To start, both characters have a desire to create bonds with others. Frankenstein’s monster wants to befriend the DeLacey family. The creature has been watching the cottagers for many months now and as he explains his experience to Frankenstein, he says, “but when I contemplated the virtues of the cottagers, their amiable and benevolent dispositions, I persuaded myself that when they would become acquainted with my admiration of their virtues they would compassionate me and overlook my personal deformity” (Frankenstein 111). The monster wishes to make friends with the DeLacey family so he can be one step closer to feeling like a normal being, but …show more content…
For one, Frankenstein has a personal intimate relationship whereas the creature does not. Since Frankenstein’s monster is one of a kind and no other desires to be with him, the creation is lonely and wants a companion who he can love. The monster has asked his creator to make him a mate, which Frankenstein promises to do so. Unfortunately, Frankenstein does not keep his word. This results in Elizabeth’s death and the creature remaining lonely. On the contrary, Frankenstein has a mate. Elizabeth represents the light at the end of the tunnel for him. When Frankenstein is feeling down he returns to the thought of her being his wife after this issue with his creation has been cleared. Without Elizabeth he would not be able to move forewords because she keeps him intact, and that is all the creature