Oftentimes in literature, the term “monster” is associated with beings of extreme deformity, wickedness, or cruelty. In Mary Shelley’s enrapturing Gothic tale Frankenstein, the monster is most commonly misinterpreted to be Victor Frankenstein’s grotesque creation. At first glance, this assumption seems quite apt due to the intense horror Victor displayed upon initially seeing his creation come to life, and the fervour with which he immediately abandoned the poor wretch: “Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room” (58). However, upon closer examination, it becomes markedly clear that Victor’s creation was not nearly as sinister as his hideous outer appearance suggested him to be. Throughout the novel, Frankenstein’s
