Many film adaptations and spoofs have been produced throughout the decades with regards to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Even though not one of these will live up to the legacy that is Frankenstein, it is interesting to see in what ways they have honored the original piece. Animated films bring their own unique perspective to the table. This is a result of the majority of these movies being meant for children and, in turn, not portraying the correct physical appearance. However, the movies are still able to show the true nature of the creature, his emotional side, and his monstrous side. By exploring various animated film adaptations of Frankenstein, enthusiasts can better understand the themes Shelley conveyed in her novel. The name Frankenstein,
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For example, in Igor, the being was a female instead of a male. Also, the monster was not inherently evil and did not commit evil acts at the moment of its creation like Victor’s monster did. Even though neither creature had any basis of what good and evil was. Furthermore, the monster was not created by the spoof on Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Glickenstein, but rather by his assistant, Igor. The creature and creator in Igor actually became friends and did not swear revenge on each other until their deaths, as Victor and his monster did in Frankenstein. Even though there were some variations in the plot, there is no argument for the fact of Shelley’s novel not having an impact on the creation of this film …show more content…
Dr. Finkelstein eventually becomes bored with his creation and creates a female counterpart to replace her and to run off with (Keffer and Isaac). This is comparable to Victor rejecting his creation. Both Sally and Victor’s creation wanted a companion of a different gender. Another comparison is that both creators did not take responsibility for their actions. However, similarities can not exist without differences. Dr. Finkelstein tried to protect Sally from judgment by locking her up in his castle. This is unlike how Frankenstein flung his creature out to face the harsh realities of society and left it to fend for itself. Also, the significant other Sally longed to be with actually existed (Borja). Again, the creature in this film was a female rather than a male like Victor’s
For example, in Igor, the being was a female instead of a male. Also, the monster was not inherently evil and did not commit evil acts at the moment of its creation like Victor’s monster did. Even though neither creature had any basis of what good and evil was. Furthermore, the monster was not created by the spoof on Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Glickenstein, but rather by his assistant, Igor. The creature and creator in Igor actually became friends and did not swear revenge on each other until their deaths, as Victor and his monster did in Frankenstein. Even though there were some variations in the plot, there is no argument for the fact of Shelley’s novel not having an impact on the creation of this film …show more content…
Dr. Finkelstein eventually becomes bored with his creation and creates a female counterpart to replace her and to run off with (Keffer and Isaac). This is comparable to Victor rejecting his creation. Both Sally and Victor’s creation wanted a companion of a different gender. Another comparison is that both creators did not take responsibility for their actions. However, similarities can not exist without differences. Dr. Finkelstein tried to protect Sally from judgment by locking her up in his castle. This is unlike how Frankenstein flung his creature out to face the harsh realities of society and left it to fend for itself. Also, the significant other Sally longed to be with actually existed (Borja). Again, the creature in this film was a female rather than a male like Victor’s