Frankenstein Passage Analysis

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley tells the tale of a creator and his creation. Throughout this passage we will be addressing the monster in relation to being human. By looking at the monsters focus on his emotions and learning, this passage humanizes the monster as an intellectual being. In the beginning of this passage the monster relates what he is reading to himself and his emotions, from this we can see that the monster is capable of philosophically thinking, showing human attributes. This is important because although he recognizes these differences and similarities he is frustrated because he doesn’t understand why there should be a separation between him and actual humans. The monsters ability to learn and read is the first example of how this passage humanizes him. There is noticeable emphasis on the word “read” because he states this not once but twice within the first two sentences. Additionally this passage touches on him being able to analyze a text as he says, “I applied” meaning that he is taking something from what he is reading then relating it back to himself. The monster also compares and contrast himself to humans using the words, “similar” and, “unlike” which reinstates his ability to be analytical. These examples are important because by having …show more content…
From this, we can note that he has a rather philosophical standpoint on life because towards the end of the passage the monster questions himself five times. It is also notable that within his self questioning he switches from, “Who was I?” to, “What was I?” Inquiring whether he is a, “who”as in a human being or a, “what” as in a thing or rather a creation. He questions the justification of his life and why he even exists which then extends to frustration as he notes that he, “ was unable to solve them.” This frustration stems from confusion regarding him in relation to