Evilness In Frankenstein

Decent Essays
What creates a monster? People. All people have some sort of evil inside of them that can create something opposite of who they are. That evilness can be triggered in some kind of way whether it’s someone, or something. For example, there is only one person in this world that I truly hate because of the things that she does. She is what I would consider a monster why? All she cares about is hurting other people. That’s her muse, getting people to the point that they want to die (not saying that I want to die necessarily) but she drives others to that point. What makes her happy is seeing other people unhappy. The girl has no remorse what so ever for anything that she says or does. Frankenstein is a monster that was created by someone physically

Related Documents

  • Great Essays

    As the monster is never nurtured or taught morals it is very easy to view this as a depiction of natural evil. However many of the acts committed by the Creature are done in response to the unkindness shown to him by humans and in particular by his creator – and metaphorical God. This allegory is used by the Creature itself when talking to Frankenstein, though it is unsure exactly which role it plays in this parody of the Genesis myth: ‘“I ought to by thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed.’” Though created as Adam was he is damned by his creator as Lucifer was, but unlike either of them he is alone without others of his kind to comfort him. Frankenstein’s refusal to provide the Creature with a companion leads to most of the Creatures crimes.…

    • 1803 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Great Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Morally ambiguous character essay In the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the Monster is one of the few morally ambiguous characters. The Monster is very obnoxious at time and very nonchalant at other times. Monster himself felt very self-conciseness, and felt like he was aberrant, so he wanted victor Frankenstein to make him beautiful, or to make him a female monster. During the middle of the novel is when we start to see the Monsters sympathy. But the act his does before the middle is quite unreasonable, yet the Monster seems to have good reasons…

    • 593 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In Shelly’s novel Frankenstein, the appearance of the monster created does not truly show who he appears inside. He shows quality character, human emotions, and superior intellect until society rejects him, forcing him to hate mankind. The monster shows true quality character, contrary to belief. “I rushed from my hiding-place, and, with extreme labour from the force of the current, saved her, and dragged her to shore” (Shelley 101). The monster hid under a cypress when he saw a girl walking along the river.…

    • 1437 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    As he is created by man, the appearance of the monster is unlike any other. The creation of the monster from bones and artificial parts lends itself to being representative of the working class (Benford 181). This confirms that the working class is a man made creation and Sandra Benford states that the artificial parts lead to the monster being mechanically inclined. Part of the reason the monster is unnatural is his physical perfection, not only is the monster stronger, faster, and more resilient the humans, he has the intelligence to rival man (Shelley 31). This seemingly physical perfection of the monster is akin to a machine, it is simply too powerful and reliable in its strength to be human.…

    • 1669 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Ambition In Frankenstein

    • 1389 Words
    • 6 Pages

    Frankenstein, a novel written by Mary Shelley tells the story of a scientist, Victor Frankenstein and his creation of a monstrous creature. Throughout the novel we are able to witness the relationship between the monster and his creator while simultaneously following their individual paths as they cross one another. From each individual journey we see how appearance, ambition, lack of compassion, affection, grief and horror contribute to each story and play a leading effect in the perspective of monster and man. Victor, an ambitious scientist who dreams of making human kind better, creates a figure, later known as the creature, with intentions of helping to “banish disease from the human frame” (Shelley 23). He wants to save…

    • 1389 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, she presents the notion of the qualities that make up villains and victims. Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the creature, is utterly shocked when the creature comes to life causing him to flee. Due to Victor’s fleeing, the creature is forced to learn about life independently and suffer through many situations. Though many would argue that the creature is the victim of the novel, his actions clearly prove that he is the villain. One of the first situations the creature is in is his encounter with William.…

    • 500 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    In the story of Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, we are presented with one grand question that we frequently ponder throughout the book: Who is the true monstrosity - Victor or his creation? In the beginning, we are introduced to a seemingly positive version of Victor, one that may seem a bit delusional in his quest to create an artificial human being, yet still not one we consider a monster. But as this story progresses, does Victor eventually become the monster he created? Or was he truly the monster all along and his creation a mere reflection of himself? Despite Victor’s slight insanity and the Creature’s horrid appearance, neither one of these characters begin as a monster, but develop a monstrous nature.…

    • 1104 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Superior Essays

    In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the line between good and evil is blurred as a result of acts of cruelty. Victor Frankenstein played God, and yet, abandoned his creature. His inhumanity shaped his creation and bred their mutual suffering. Their fate is sealed from the very first act of cruelty: as it is the true creator of monsters. Yet, there is no clear-cut victim or perpetrator between the two main characters.…

    • 1996 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Humans fear evil, but in many cases, it is often that fear which causes the development of evil. The production of evil by fear is demonstrated through Frankenstein’s creation in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The creature’s identity as a monster is due to societal rejection, isolation, and misinterpretation. It is the reactions of others which cause the creature to develop his violent tendencies.…

    • 1757 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    In Frankenstein, written by Mary-Ann Shelley, Shelley portrays Victor as the ultimate monster. Throughout the novel, Shelley tests Victor’s morals and concludes him to be arrogant and selfish. Shelley depicts his immorality through the creation of the creature, abandoning his creation, and his decision to uphold his reputation and sacrifice mankind. Shelley illustrates Victor’s immorality through the creation of the creature. When Victor attends university at Ingolstadt, he decides to pursue his studies in the Sciences.…

    • 879 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    The monster in Frankenstein did commit various violent acts. Although, he is not the one to blame for his violent acts. He was created by Victor Frankenstein who is to blame for abandoning him on his first day of being alive. If Victor did not abandon him he might have turned out to be less violent. Victors desire for the unknown is also responsible for the creation of the monster in the first place.…

    • 1728 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Victor’s actions and reasons have been widely discussed from an ethical and unethical point of view ever since this book was published. Some would say that Victor did this out of discovery, like we have done with plenty of influential studies in our society. Others would only see the consequences for his actions or how he got to this point and think they were unethical for human society. In my opinion I believe Victor’s actions were completely without a doubt unethical. The desecration of human graves in order to build his monster, the abandoned his creation from the first moment he gave it life, and lastly taking no responsibility for his creation, killing countless innocent people does not seem like an ethical man.…

    • 794 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Frankenstein is a novel about the human nature of wanting to achieving immortality with the means of science. Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley and it has become a modern classic since it was first published in 1818. This particular novel is categorized under the genre of science fiction, and it deals with the dark side of human nature. It further reveals the fact that people are fascinated by the idea of creating life in order to be “God-like,” which often leads to failure.…

    • 1371 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Frankenstein's creature is almost always portrayed as the antagonist: as the villain in the story. His atrocious features appall everyone he meets, including his creator; however, once the reader hears the creature’s tale, sympathy emerges for the poor beast. Frankenstein’s creature is more victim than villain. In the beginning, Frankenstein obsesses over the possibility of creating life, yet when he accomplishes this goal, he vehemently regrets his actions.…

    • 1216 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Many of the professional literary critiques that emerged following the publishing of Frankenstein were less than positive in their evaluations of its quality and value. Some of these critics devalued it based on its failure to present a positive message to readers while others criticized inconsistencies within the story. One article that criticized both aspects of this novel was The Literary Panorama and National Register’s “Review of Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus.” This paper was well known in this era and considered a credible source of information regarding literature. Despite offering superficial compliments, the author attempts to prove that this work of fiction is a disappointment considering the school from which it proceeds.…

    • 1004 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Improved Essays