Theme Of Abandonment In Frankenstein

Child’s Abandonment When I was a child, I used to think that parents are the ones who raise and nurture you till you grow up. In this case, it is often said that some children are abandoned at birth; with no one to care for them, which brings me to my next point. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, it is a creature that Victor Frankenstein created due to the loss of his mother. In creating this monster, he believes that he can resurrect anyone. Ironically, his plan in it unraveled humans backfires because when he chose to abandon the creature it unraveled his downfall, which is later to come.
Shelley development of the creature shows why he wants to escape reality. In the novel Frankenstein; Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the creature, …show more content…
The creature’s appearance in this novel has caused him a lot of pain. He believes that’s the reason why humans won’t accept him, even if he’s kind-hearted. The creature knowing, even if he does something good, he would still be punished such as when, “I was scarcely hid when a young girl came running towards the spot where I was concealed [...] when suddenly her foot slipped, and she fell into the rapid stream. I rushed from my hiding place and [...] saved her [...] when the man saw me draw near, he aimed a gun, [...] and fired. [...] Inflamed by pain, I vowed eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind”(120-121). When the creature rushed from his hiding place to save the girl; it shows that he has a kind heart and wants to do the correct and heroic thing. But, due to his appearance, humans think that he’s a “monster” and wants to do harm to them. After doing the correct thing and getting shot, the creature declares that he will get his revenge and destroy all of mankind. Another reason why the creature is trying to escape reality is he’s been isolated for too long and trust only nature to guide …show more content…
When after being created, the creature learned to not rely on anyone for help, learned not to trust others; which is a terrible way to live life. Even though the creature was alienated for a long time, he still wants to be accepted as part of humankind; but is denied. Due to this isolation, it also leads to anger against Victor because he had kept his creation a secret and taught the creature nothing of trust. Instead of looking for a human to care for him, the creature turns to the moon as a source of guidance. “Soon a gentle light stole over the heavens and gave me a sensation of pleasure. [...] I gazed with a kind of wonder. [...] I felt light, and hunger, and thirst, and darkness; [...] the only object that I could distinguish was the bright moon, and I fixed my eyes on that with pleasure” (85). When the creature stares at the moon, he feels as if the moon is his parents. The moon gives the creature a sensation of calmness and