In life, being judged by others in society is inevitable, no matter how hard a person attempts to avoid it; the only way to survive the harsh opinions is to disregard them and continue forward. The inescapable scrutiny a person encounters from mankind is commonly based on the first piece of information they are presented— one’s name. In Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, the judgement of the protagonist occurs immediately by both the readers and the other characters as a direct result of the creature’s labels from the appearance he projects to the world. Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, who after being rescued while traveling, shares his life story of his creation of “human life”. The monster who is brought into existence additionally offers
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This immediate negative connotation is forced onto the reader, in return causing people to pessimistically view the monster. The creator, Frankenstein, speaks of his creation with words such as “wretch”, “demon”, and “fiend”. This allusion of satan brings nothing but fear of the monster— and rejection of him— into the thoughts or idea of readers. From the moment the monster awakens readers are obliged to believe that this creation is terrifying, without the ability to become acquainted with the monster’s actual identity. However, as the monster’s true nature is brought into the light it becomes known that he is genuinely kind-hearted. While stalking the De Lacy’s, readers are revealed to the monster’s desire for companionship and simple company. When the monster discovers this family is in poverty, he without hesitation stops stealing their food; while also doing what he can assist them. Also, as the monster peers the little girl struggling in the lake he goes to save her, regardless of the consequences he endures. The label’s that are placed upon the monster by Frankenstein —although misleading to his true identity—provide insight to the complexity of the transformation the monster sustains. As a consequence of the cruelty of both the human nature he encounters and the lack of nurture received by his father, the monster allows the connotation of wretch and demon define him as he evolves into the malicious character society feared him to
This immediate negative connotation is forced onto the reader, in return causing people to pessimistically view the monster. The creator, Frankenstein, speaks of his creation with words such as “wretch”, “demon”, and “fiend”. This allusion of satan brings nothing but fear of the monster— and rejection of him— into the thoughts or idea of readers. From the moment the monster awakens readers are obliged to believe that this creation is terrifying, without the ability to become acquainted with the monster’s actual identity. However, as the monster’s true nature is brought into the light it becomes known that he is genuinely kind-hearted. While stalking the De Lacy’s, readers are revealed to the monster’s desire for companionship and simple company. When the monster discovers this family is in poverty, he without hesitation stops stealing their food; while also doing what he can assist them. Also, as the monster peers the little girl struggling in the lake he goes to save her, regardless of the consequences he endures. The label’s that are placed upon the monster by Frankenstein —although misleading to his true identity—provide insight to the complexity of the transformation the monster sustains. As a consequence of the cruelty of both the human nature he encounters and the lack of nurture received by his father, the monster allows the connotation of wretch and demon define him as he evolves into the malicious character society feared him to