What is thought of when one pictures a monster? Is it perhaps a vampire, an alien, or possibly a giant spider? Whatever one pictures, there are usually certain qualities that are shared among these so-called “monsters.” Typically, these characteristics include things such as evil attitudes, horrendous appearances, or scary abnormalities. In Mary Shelley’s famous novel Frankenstein, the readers are introduced to a different kind of monster. One with the ability to think, feel, and, potentially, love. Nevertheless, he is still different from the average human, often described as “wretched” (Shelley 77). He resembles his human creator in many ways, save for his large stature, near-superhuman abilities, and horrendous appearance. So, it begs the
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Frankenstein, there are very few differences. The most observable contrast between the two is the outward, physical appearance. The creature is described like a horrendous monster. In fact, he is so repulsive that when he attempts to live amongst a family which he has admired for quite some time, they resort to violence at the mere sight of him. This is obviously a difficult thing to overcome; after all, first impressions are very important in relationships and one cannot have a good first impression if the sheer sight of him or her frightens those with whom he or she …show more content…
Honestly, though, short of blinding the world, there will always be issues in judging others based on their external characteristics. However, everyone could take a lesson from the blind man in Frankenstein. This character represents an equal world, a world in which no one holds prejudice against another. Furthermore, he represents compassion, which can be seen in the previously used quote about how it would make him happy to do something for another. Based on the short conversation that De Lacy had with Frankenstein’s creature, he felt that he was one that could be trusted. If everyone else in the novel would have behaved the way De Lacy did and gave the monster a chance, it is possible that he would not have gone on to commit murders and blackmail his creator. Nevertheless, he was not treated fairly and thus became the true monster that he is now known as in popular
Frankenstein, there are very few differences. The most observable contrast between the two is the outward, physical appearance. The creature is described like a horrendous monster. In fact, he is so repulsive that when he attempts to live amongst a family which he has admired for quite some time, they resort to violence at the mere sight of him. This is obviously a difficult thing to overcome; after all, first impressions are very important in relationships and one cannot have a good first impression if the sheer sight of him or her frightens those with whom he or she …show more content…
Honestly, though, short of blinding the world, there will always be issues in judging others based on their external characteristics. However, everyone could take a lesson from the blind man in Frankenstein. This character represents an equal world, a world in which no one holds prejudice against another. Furthermore, he represents compassion, which can be seen in the previously used quote about how it would make him happy to do something for another. Based on the short conversation that De Lacy had with Frankenstein’s creature, he felt that he was one that could be trusted. If everyone else in the novel would have behaved the way De Lacy did and gave the monster a chance, it is possible that he would not have gone on to commit murders and blackmail his creator. Nevertheless, he was not treated fairly and thus became the true monster that he is now known as in popular