Frankenstein’s monster, in addition to his ugly figure, commits many objectively evil acts, and thereby possesses the most obvious, superficial monster qualities. But Shelley, through the monster’s narration, gradually reveals his perspective and how he was rejected by society — this narration forces us to sympathize with the monster and consider if his monstrous actions are justifiable because of how he was treated. Despite a concerted effort to explain his actions, the monster can never be forgiven for what he has done because of how and why he gained the ability to explain his story.
The narration of the story is transferred from Frankenstein to the monster at a major focal point. The monster meets his creator in a set piece moment in the
The narration of the story is transferred from Frankenstein to the monster at a major focal point. The monster meets his creator in a set piece moment in the