Frankenstein essay

707 Words2 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Literary analysis for frankenstein

Frankenstein essay

The monster is called such because of his appearance; Frankenstein

could be judged a monster because of his actions. Who do you think is

most monstrous and why? Support your opinion with references to

Shelly’s book, Pullmans play and any other interpretations you have

seen.

To answer this question we must first define the term monster. There

are many ways a person can be a monster. If someone does not look good

they are defined as a monster, if someone kills people they are

defined as a monster, and if their beliefs are different to ours we

also call them a monster. Keeping all this in mind it is very hard to

label someone or something a monster, but in this essay I will try to

describe who is more monstrous- the creator Frankenstein or his

creation the monster.

Frankenstein could be called a monster because he is trying to play

god. He created the monster from the bodies of the dead so this makes

him a monster because he will be causing masses of emotional pain to

the relatives of the dead. However this could also be a strong proof

of his humanity because his experiments show the curious nature that

is in every human; he has just taken it one step further and decided

to act on his curiosity. Atheist’s who don’t believe in life after

death could even call him good hearted because he is recycling!

Another reason for Frankenstein being monstrous is that he decided to

try and play god a second time when he wanted to create the monster a

bride. However this was done at the monsters request so it could be

argued that this shows the humane side of Frankenstein because it

shows compassion for others. He realized the monster was lonely so

decided to create him a companion.

The monster could be called more monstrous than Frankenstein because

of two reasons. One he looks like a monster and as he is made from the

rotting flesh of dead he probably smells like one too. The second

reason is because he kills innocent people; this is portrayed in all

versions of the story that I have seen/read so far. Pullmans play

explains the murder by saying it was a revenge act against

Frankenstein who in abandoning him caused him lots of emotional pain.

The monster wanted to see him hurt. Most versions of the story agree

with this view but brook’s version explains the murder of the child as

an experiment. The monster had seen flowers can float so wanted to see

if humans could float as well.

Show More
Related

  • Ex Machina And Frankenstein Essay

    681 Words  | 2 Pages

    The repercussions of treating sentient life as monsters or miscreation’s is disastrous. When non-human conscious life is created it is easier to treat these creations as outsiders rather than accepting them. There are two stories that show this clearly. The novel Frankenstein or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelly and the film Ex Machina by Alex Garland. When self-conscious life is created it must be treated as such.

    Read More

  • Frankenstein Out of Class Essay

    712 Words  | 2 Pages

    Critic Northrop Frye says, “Tragic heroes tower as the highest points in their human landscape that they seem the inevitable conductors of the power about them, the great trees more likely to be struck by lightning than a clump of grass. Conductors may of course be instruments as well as victims of the divine lightning”. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein greatly exhibits the theme of the consequence of knowledge and irresponsibility among others through its tragic hero, Victor Frankenstein. Northrop Frye’s quote is certainly true when looking at Frankenstein’s situation. Victor is a victim of his divine lightning, and ultimately causes much trouble for himself; however, Victor also serves as the tragic hero in the lives of the monster, his family, and his friends.

    Read More

  • Tragic Hero in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

    1080 Words  | 3 Pages

    A monster can be characterized by an extreme deviation from the normal standards of society including an internal or external wickedness. In the case of Mary Shelley’s Creature, his appearance overwhelms those who lay eyes upon him. A mere glance can send a villager running for the hills. It was not until the Creature caught a glance of his own reflection that he understood why villagers were so afraid of him. The realization of his ghastly appearance began the monster’s journey into hopelessness. In Peter Brooks’ article he writes, “Self recognition as the ‘filthy type’ completes the mirror stage of the Monsters development.” (Brooks 377). Seeing oneself as ugly and slovenly can cast shadows on even the most compassionate of hearts.

    Read More

  • Victor Frankenstein Comparison Essay

    696 Words  | 2 Pages

    Both characters from the novels Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein were similar because they were both intelligent. Victor loved science, he sued to go on journeys to seek more information about life and death, because at home he had nobody to teach him.” My father was not scientific, and I was left to struggle with a child's blindness, added to a student's thirst for knowledge. (Victor Frankenstein quotes on education). And he even studied abroad to see more knowledge on his favorite subject. This created major conflicts with his professor at the university but also admiration among professors and peers.

    Read More

  • Appearance Vs. Reality In Frankenstein By Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

    917 Words  | 2 Pages

    There are many of whom that would judge a person based on appearance than what they actually are as a person. “God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image; but my form is a filthy type of yours, more horrid even from the very resemblance”(pg. 131). The creature knows that he is “disgusting” and humans would never understand him because they do not give him a chance to based on the way that he is. “And sometimes I allowed my thoughts, unchecked by reason, to ramble in the fields of Paradise, and dared to fancy amiable and lovely creatures sympathizing with my feelings and cheering my gloom; their angelic countenances breathed smiles of consolation” (pg.132). He has a dream in his own little world that there would be some humans who would care for him and love him. All he wants is to accepted and have the feelings that humans do for one another, but to the monster, it is deemed impossible to ever

    Read More

  • Frankenstein Theme Essay

    1026 Words  | 3 Pages

    There was no one left to provide the creature with companionship and was forced to isolate himself from society once again. When the family moved out of their cottage, the creature decided to go on his own adventure and seek out his creator. Upon doing so, the creature encountered a young girl who was about to drown near a lake. When the creature successfully saved the little girl, an older man confronted the creature and shot him in the shoulder. Because of what happened, the creature explained to Frankenstein that his, “...daily vows rose for revenge-a deep deadly revenge, such as would alone compensate for the outrages and anguish [he] had endured.” (Shelley 61). With this burning rage, the creature decided to take his revenge out on his creator, Frankenstein. One by one, Frankenstein’s relatives and closest friends were murdered by the creature, but his father’s death, was the final push. Frankenstein believed that he was the cause for all the murders and that he had to destroy what he created. He told Walton that, “...as [he] awakened to reason, at the same time awakened to revenge.” (Shelley 88). The only way to stop future deaths, was to hunt down the creature and kill him. Fueled with hatred, Frankenstein traveled for months in hopes of finding the creature. However, in his final days, Frankenstein was no longer able to continue his search, and passed away due to malnutrition. Upon discovering what had happened, the creature came out from hiding, and decided to explain his side of the story to Walton. Now that Frankenstein was dead, the creature decided to wander off and slowly die, isolated from the

    Read More

  • Label Of Monster In Frankenstein Research Paper

    2375 Words  | 5 Pages

    which suggest while to look at he may be a monster, but on the inside

    Read More

  • Frankenstein Exile Essay

    705 Words  | 2 Pages

    Exile. Behind the word lies angst, behind it lies fear, behind it lies sorrow. To be exiled, outcasted, or abandoned is one of the biggest fear of humanity. For to be alone, one is left with their own thoughts. No one wants to be the fallen angel. The world exile carries with it many different negative connotations. The rest of society does not dare to interact with those exiled. Society does not dare to dance with the devil. In Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein creates a monster. The creature is abandoned by Frankenstein. And the creature searches for company and to eliminate the feeling of loneliness he has inside. After scrutinizing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the creature chases after a normal life, one without loneliness; however, society

    Read More

  • Victor Frankenstein Knowledge Essay

    668 Words  | 2 Pages

    The theme in a piece of literature is the main idea or insight on characters. Most pieces of literature do not limit itself to one but many other themes all collected into one. This is just like in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This horrifying story was produced in 1818 and has several themes that she portrays throughout. The theme of dangerous knowledge is unmistakably seen theme in Frankenstein. In Frankenstein we see this theme through three of the main characters, Victor Frankenstein, Robert Walton and the creature. We can see how their desire for knowledge can take them places and show them eventually what they are looking for. Sooner or later it will take them to dangerous and unwanted places. The desire for knowledge can eventually lead one to its grave. Victor Frankenstein’s scientific endeavor, Robert Walton’s search for the North Pole, and the creature’s kind heart but scary features creates this theme of dangerous knowledge.

    Read More

  • Mary Shelley's Presentation of the Creature

    1174 Words  | 3 Pages

    is ironic that one refers to him as a “monster” or a “demon”, when he

    Read More

  • Structure Of Frankenstein Essay

    514 Words  | 2 Pages

    Throughout the novel Frankenstein the structure of writing and perspective changes greatly. Through a deep timeline of Imagery and Information, Mary Shelley proposes the idea of a what if scenario. What if a man could create life? What would happen to this idea of life and death, would this be good or bad in the hands of a single man. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein structure is the most important aspect of her writing, how does this shape the perspective of the novel?

    Read More

  • Dorian Gray Vs. Frankenstein

    2002 Words  | 5 Pages

    According to Merriam Webster’s dictionary, a monster is a “strange or horrible imaginary creature”. But monsters don’t necessarily need to be fictional; even humans can be monsters. The only thing that distinguishes us from fictional monsters are our appearances, human-monsters are hard to detect. Therefore, it’s easy to treat people based on their appearances since the human mind gets deceived by looks.

    Read More

  • Interpersonal Communication In The Chicago Fire

    1146 Words  | 3 Pages

    “Chicago Fire” is a show on NBC that portrays the life of a firefighters and paramedics. The house has the Rescue Squad, Truck 51, and Ambulance 61. In the show there are plenty of examples of interpersonal communications working within the characters. Whether it be strained relationships, power hungry co-workers, or distressed victims of a fire, “Chicago Fire” shows interpersonal communications working to help understand situations, and solve problems. Through the last couple of weeks the show has been evolving as the beginning of season four is revealing more relationships, heros, and action. However even though the season has only just begun there has been plenty of example of how terms relating to interpersonal communications can be seen,

    Read More

  • Modern Day Monsters

    651 Words  | 2 Pages

    A common way to describe a modern day monster can be described within the soul and mind. Many people have a complex and confused mind. Stephen King states, “ I think that we’re all mentally ill; those of us outside asylums only hide it a little better- and maybe not all that much better, after all.” Monsters can overpower the mind. Many people struggle to listen to themselves, and they let their monstrous conscience take over their actions which will cause harm to them or people around them. It is common for people to battle monsters within their souls. Many people feel too weak to stand up and be free from

    Read More

  • Frankenstein Critical Analysis Essay

    735 Words  | 2 Pages

    Mary Shelley in her book Frankenstein addresses numerous themes relevant to the current trends in society during that period. However, the novel has received criticism from numerous authors. This paper discusses Walter Scott’s critical analysis of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in his Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine Review of Frankenstein (1818).

    Read More

More about Frankenstein essay

Open Document