In the 1818 novel and 1931 film Frankenstein, the Creature’s recollection of the murder of William, and the film’s scene of the Creature drowning Maria, capture monsters with different motives and general capabilities. The children differ in their reactions and interactions with the Creature. Both the novel and the film explore the power behind intelligence and the usefulness of childlike innocence.
The depiction of the Creature in the death scenes of both the film and the novel vary greatly. Within the novel, the Creature is portrayed as an articulate being capable of rational thought and higher intellect. He possesses sensitives and laments over his loneliness as he feels “so desolate in this peopled earth.” The Creature’s fixation on his …show more content…
He is unsteady on his feet and incapable of articulate speech. He understands gestures. The Creature views Maria’s giving of her hand and then flowers as a sign of kindness. The Creature smiles and laughs. His mood is light and blissful. He lives in the moment, rather than generating complex plans of action for the future. The Creature’s assumption that if flowers float, then the pretty human could float too, displays some intellect. The Creature is portrayed as a playful, innocent, and in search of friendship. The Creature had killed twice before his encounter with Maria, but his reaction to Maria’s death was that of panic and fear. The Creature’s murder of Maria was accidental due to a lack of understanding. The use of natural lighting in the shot softened the appearance of the Creature who had often been shrouded by shadows. The use of medium close ups and wide angles reduce the imitation factor of the Creature’s staggering size and gruesome appearance. The choice of natural lighting and these particular angles help to humanize the Creature. Additionally, the use of hands was prevalent within the scene. Maria’s giving of her hand to show warmth and kindness as well as her handing over of the flowers to illustrate friendship. Finally, the Creature’s sudden comprehension of the usefulness of his hands leads to his dreadful decision to use his hands to throw Maria into the
The depiction of the Creature in the death scenes of both the film and the novel vary greatly. Within the novel, the Creature is portrayed as an articulate being capable of rational thought and higher intellect. He possesses sensitives and laments over his loneliness as he feels “so desolate in this peopled earth.” The Creature’s fixation on his …show more content…
He is unsteady on his feet and incapable of articulate speech. He understands gestures. The Creature views Maria’s giving of her hand and then flowers as a sign of kindness. The Creature smiles and laughs. His mood is light and blissful. He lives in the moment, rather than generating complex plans of action for the future. The Creature’s assumption that if flowers float, then the pretty human could float too, displays some intellect. The Creature is portrayed as a playful, innocent, and in search of friendship. The Creature had killed twice before his encounter with Maria, but his reaction to Maria’s death was that of panic and fear. The Creature’s murder of Maria was accidental due to a lack of understanding. The use of natural lighting in the shot softened the appearance of the Creature who had often been shrouded by shadows. The use of medium close ups and wide angles reduce the imitation factor of the Creature’s staggering size and gruesome appearance. The choice of natural lighting and these particular angles help to humanize the Creature. Additionally, the use of hands was prevalent within the scene. Maria’s giving of her hand to show warmth and kindness as well as her handing over of the flowers to illustrate friendship. Finally, the Creature’s sudden comprehension of the usefulness of his hands leads to his dreadful decision to use his hands to throw Maria into the