Does one act as a result of their instinct, or the way they were raised? In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a ruthless and harmful creature hurts many people. But does he act this way by nature? Or is the lack of nurturing that causes him to be so vile? Although the creature can be held accountable for his actions, Frankenstein's lack of compassion ultimately leads to the monster's cruelty.
The creature has a face that only a mother could love. His creator even refers to him as "horrid" (Shelley 43). How can a creature who has never known love be expected to love others? He doesn't know of love or kindness, only rejection. Maybe if the creature was nurtured when he was first created, he would have turned out a gentle creature. Yes he was fully
The creature has a face that only a mother could love. His creator even refers to him as "horrid" (Shelley 43). How can a creature who has never known love be expected to love others? He doesn't know of love or kindness, only rejection. Maybe if the creature was nurtured when he was first created, he would have turned out a gentle creature. Yes he was fully